Vehicle recall 00V249001 · September 6, 2000
Ravens Eclipses, Magnum and 1 more model
Vehicle description: flatbed and dump trailers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: flatbed and dump trailers. These vehicles utilize gunite corporation model 2764 cast steel brake drums and a combination of steel or aluminum wheels produced by other manufacturers. These drums bear date codes between "162 99" and "225 99," inclusive. A stress crack in the metal on the inside brake drum face diameter can occur, resulting in a complete separation from the brake drum.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause a loss of braking capability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all of the cast iron brake drums. Gunite will conduct and inspection/repair/replacement program at no charge to the consumer. 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 gunite customer service at 800-677-3786.
- Notes
- Owner notification began September 19, 2000. 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 trailstar at 1-800-235-5635 or guinite at 1-800-553-6691. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V249001
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 6, 2000
- Filed by
- RAVENS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 15, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 648
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ravens Eclipses (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Ravens Magnum (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Ravens Terminator (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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