NHTSA recall 04E002000 · Equipment
Service brakes, air › Drum
The defect
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.
The risk
Loss of braking ability could result in a vehicle crash, possibly causing injuries or death.
The 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.