NHTSA recall 95E002000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
The defect
The machining performed on the brake drums will not permit the drum to seat fully against the hub face. the reduced brake drum and hub contact area will abrade and fret allowing the wheel mounting joint to loosen.
The risk
The wheel mounting studs can break resulting inseparation of the wheel from the vehicle. vehicle steering and braking will be reduced and the separated wheel would cause a hazard to others on the highway. either event can result in a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Rockwell will replace the incorrectly machined drums with new brake drums and replace the wheel mounting studs.