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Webb Wheel Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled January 7, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E002000 · Webb Wheel

Hazard
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
WEBB WHEEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2004. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT 800-633-3256.
Units
63,655 units

Description

WEBB WHEEL "PLATINUM SERIES" BRAKE DRUMS, PART NOS. 60528B, 60545B, 60672B, 60864B, 60875B, 60893B, AND 60895B, PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 17, 2001, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.

What to do

WEBB WHEEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2004. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT 800-633-3256.

Product
Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60528B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60545B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60672B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60864B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60875B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60893B · Webb Wheel BRAKE DRUM 60895B
Manufacturer(s)
Webb Wheel Products, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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