Recall 00E052000: Service Brakes, Air, Drum, Drum

NHTSA recall 00E052000 · announced October 13, 2000 · Gunite · 66,271 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GUNITE 2764-SERIES BRAKE DRUMS FOR USE ON FLATBED TRAILERS AND STEEL-DUMP TRAILERS. THE BRAKE DRUMS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH STEEL DISC WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. THESE DRUMS BEAR DATE CODES BETWEEN "162 99" AND "225 99," INCLUSIVE.

The risk

THIS INCOMPATIBILITY CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRUM FAILURE AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND OTHER RISKS OF DEATH OR INJURY.

What to do

GUNITE WILL CONDUCT AND INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 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 GUNITE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-677-3786.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). THIS IS THE EXPANDED PORTION OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BRAKE DRUMS.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.