Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 RHODES DUMP TRAILER Recall - Campaign #03V436000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 RHODES DUMP TRAILER RECALL - #03V436000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING

CERTAIN TRAILERS WERE EQUIPPED WITH SYNTHETIC AXLE GREASE. WHEEL BEARING FAILURE OCCURS RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL HUBS, AXLE SPINDLES, WHEEL SEALS, ETC.

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Vehicle 1998 RHODES DUMP TRAILER
Manufacturer RHODES TRAILERS
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 11/5/2003
Influenced by RHODES TRAILERS
Owners Notified on 9/26/2003
# Affected 32
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
 
Description CERTAIN TRAILERS WERE EQUIPPED WITH SYNTHETIC AXLE GREASE. WHEEL BEARING FAILURE OCCURS RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL HUBS, AXLE SPINDLES, WHEEL SEALS, ETC.
Consequences EXTREME HEAT CAN OCCUR THAT COULD CAUSE THE AXLE SPINDLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE AND CAUSE THE TIRES AND WHEELS TO COME OFF WHILE IN OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE TIRES AND WHEELS, DISASSEMBLE THE AXLE HUB WHEEL BEARINGS, AND INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY. THE SUSPECT GREASE WILL BE REMOVED AND CLEANED THOROUGHLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT RHODES AT 1-304-863-8078.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 RHODES DUMP TRAILER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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