NHTSA Recall 04V167000: Drum (service brakes)
GENERAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2001 Eager Beaver 55GSL/3.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V167000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DRUM |
| Report received | April 6, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, the brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
Safety risk
This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Vehicle involved has been inspected and repaired.
Notes
Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V167000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eager Beaver 55GSL/3 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.