RHODES DUMP TRAILER 2000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V436000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RHODES | DUMP TRAILER | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-26 | 2003-11-04 | 2003-11-05 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-01 - 2000-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Rhodes Trailers
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN TRAILERS WERE EQUIPPED WITH SYNTHETIC AXLE GREASE. WHEEL BEARING FAILURE OCCURS RESULTING IN DAMAGED WHEEL HUBS, AXLE SPINDLES, WHEEL SEALS, ETC.
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.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
