2001 Rhodes Dump Trailer recall: brakes
β οΈ What's wrong
On certain end Dump trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
π₯ The risk
This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
π§ The fix
All dealers and owners were contacted by telephone.
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
- 04V065000
- Manufacturer
- RHODES TRAILERS
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 10, 2004
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- 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).