NHTSA recall 03V436000
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Rhodes Dump Trailer
Reported Nov 4, 200332 vehicles affectedRHODES TRAILERS
The defect
Certain trailers were equipped with synthetic axle grease. wheel bearing failure occurs resulting in damaged wheel hubs, axle spindles, wheel seals, etc.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.