OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
00E052000
Service Brakes, Air:drum:drum
Reported Oct 13, 2000 · GUNITE CORPROATION
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS INCOMPATIBILITY CAN RESULT IN BRAKE DRUM FAILURE AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL AND OTHER RISKS OF DEATH OR INJURY.
Remedy
GUNITE WILL CONDUCT AND INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PROGRAM AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
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.
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