Foundation components: drumRecall 04V-167 · 2001 Eager Beaver 55GSL/3
GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. recall 04V-167 covers 1 2001 Eager Beaver 55GSL/3 for a foundation components: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WEBB WHEEL PLATINUM SERIES BRAKE DRUMS, THE 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
VEHICLE INVOLVED HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 9, 2001 to August 9, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.