Vehicle recall 03V436000 · November 4, 2003
1998-2002 Rhodes Dump Trailer
Certain trailers were equipped with synthetic axle grease.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain trailers were equipped with synthetic axle grease. Wheel bearing failure occurs resulting in damaged wheel hubs, axle spindles, wheel seals, etc.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can 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
- 03V436000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 2003
- Filed by
- RHODES TRAILERS
- Owner notification
- September 26, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
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