Recall 03V436000: Rhodes trailers

Report received

Nov 4, 2003

Manufacturer

Rhodes trailers

Potentially affected

32vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

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.

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.