Rhodes Aa2460-3 (1999) – 00V249004

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

RHODES

Model Of Vehicle

AA2460-3

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

00V249004

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Cause A Loss Of Braking Capability.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Rhodes Trailers

Start Of Manufacture

19990101

End Of Manufacture

20001109

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

50

Date Owners Notified

20001110

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Rhodes Trailers

Date Report Received

20001127

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard