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Vehicle recall 00V249002 · September 6, 2000

Trailstar Dump, PA and 2 more models

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 15, 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
00V249002
Reported to NHTSA
September 6, 2000
Filed by
TRAILSTAR MFR CORP
Owner notification
September 15, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected
130
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Recall 00V249002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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