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NHTSA 00V249004📅 Feb 23, 2001

2000 Rhodes AA2460-4 & 2000 Rhodes AF2254-2 + 16 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

This condition could cause a loss of braking capability.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
00V249004
Manufacturer
RHODES TRAILERS
Vehicles affected
50
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Owner phone
1-800-677-3786
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 10, 2000
Built
Jan 1, 1999 – Nov 9, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owner notification began november 10, 2000. 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 rhodes at 1-304-863-8078 or guinite at 1-800-553-6691. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 00V249004 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 00V249004?

2000 Rhodes AA2460-4 & 2000 Rhodes AF2254-2 + 16 more. 50 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Rhodes dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-677-3786.