1999 SUMMIT AND42 Recall

Campaign:

00V249003 on 01/03/2001

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings

Affected:

249

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

This condition could cause a loss of braking capability.

Correction:

Dealers will replace all of the cast iron brake drums.

Notes:

Owner notification began september 15, 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 trailstar at 1-800-235-5635 or guinite at 1-800-553-6691. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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