Webb Wheel Brake Drum 60864b Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E002000
Manufacturer: WEBB WHEEL PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 17th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2002
Date of Owner Notification: January 20th, 2004

Defect Summary:
WEBB WHEEL "PLATINUM SERIES" BRAKE DRUMS, PART NOS. 60528B, 60545B, 60672B, 60864B, 60875B, 60893B, AND 60895B, PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 17, 2001, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. THESE BRAKE DRUMS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACK OF THE BRAKING SURFACE RESULTING IN REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT WHEEL END OR LOSS OF BRAKE DRUM PIECES.

Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURIES OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
WEBB WHEEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS, INSPECT THE BRAKE DRUMS AND REPLACE ANY DRUMS THAT FAIL INSPECTION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 20, 2004. 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 WEBB WHEEL AT 800-633-3256.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).