Rhodes Trailers: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There was 1 safety recall made by Rhodes Trailers in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 27, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
RHODES/STEEL BRAKE DRUMS
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.
NHTSA ID: 00V249004
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No