Summit 1999–2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled September 6, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V249003 · Summit
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS.
Units
249 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS.
Product
Summit AD15 · Summit AD18 · Summit AD26 · Summit AD28 · Summit AD30 · Summit AD35 · Summit AD36 · Summit AD37 · Summit AD38 · Summit AD39 · Summit AD40 · Summit ALF45 · Summit AND40 · Summit AND42
Manufacturer(s)
Summit Trailer Sales, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →