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
AS2660-4
Year
2000
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