Rhodes Trailers | NHTSA Recall #03V436000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V436000 by Rhodes Trailers. Includes 32 affected units, RHODES/AXLE GREASE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain trailers were equipped with synthetic axle grease. wheel bearing failure occurs resulting in damaged wheel hubs, axle spindles, wheel seals, etc.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V436000

Manufacturer: Rhodes Trailers

Report Received Date: 2003-11-04T00:00:00

Subject: Rhodes/axle grease

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 32

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain trailers were equipped with synthetic axle grease. wheel bearing failure occurs resulting in damaged wheel hubs, axle spindles, wheel seals, etc.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fz83-c4ah-zpfv

NHTSA ID: 03V436000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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