NHTSA Recall 00V249004
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V249004; Date: Nov. 27, 2000
This condition could cause a loss of braking capability.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Rhodes Aa2460-3; 1999 Rhodes Aa2460-4; 2000 Rhodes Aa2460-4; 2000 Rhodes Af2254-2; 2000 Rhodes Af3970-2; 2000 Rhodes Aq2254-2; 2000 Rhodes Ars2254-2; 1999 Rhodes Arsml2460-3; 2000 Rhodes Arsml2466-3; 1999 Rhodes Arsmp1960-5; 2000 Rhodes As2454-2; 2000 Rhodes As2460-2; 2000 Rhodes As2660-2; 2000 Rhodes As2660-3; 2000 Rhodes As2660-4; 1999 Rhodes Asml2460-3; 1999 Rhodes Asml2466-3; 1999 Rhodes Asml2566-4; 1999 Rhodes Asmp19566-5; 2000 Rhodes Asmp1966-5; 1999 Rhodes Asmp2566-4; 2000 Rhodes Asmp26866-7; 1999 Rhodes Sas2454-2; 2000 Rhodes Sqf2254-2; 2000 Rhodes Sqf2260-2; 1999 Rhodes Srsml2854-4; 2000 Rhodes Srsml2854-4; 2000 Rhodes Srsml2860-5; 2000 Rhodes Srsmp1760-3; 1999 Rhodes Ssml2760-4
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings
Manufactured by: Rhodes Trailers
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: flatbed and dump trailers. These vehicles utilize gunite corporation model 2764 cast steel brake drums and a combination of steel or aluminum wheels produced by other manufacturers. These drums bear date codes between "162 99" and "225 99," inclusive. A stress crack in the metal on the inside brake drum face diameter can occur, resulting in a complete separation from the brake drum.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all of the cast iron brake drums. Gunite will conduct and inspection/repair/replacement program at no charge to the consumer. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gunite customer service at 800-677-3786.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 10, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact rhodes at 1-304-863-8078 or guinite at 1-800-553-6691. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 10, 2000
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