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
TRAILSTAR
Model Of Vehicle
DUMP
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V249002
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
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
Trailstar Mfr Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20000825
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
130
Date Owners Notified
20000915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trailstar Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000906