Foundation components: drumRecall 04V-065 · 2001 Rhodes Dump Trailer
RHODES TRAILERS recall 04V-065 covers 2 2001 Rhodes Dump Trailer for a foundation components: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN END DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD CRACK ON THE BRAKING SURFACE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
ALL DEALERS AND OWNERS WERE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE.
CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.