NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Summit AD40 Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Summit AD40 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Summit AD40. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Summit dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Summit AD40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUMMIT/STEEL BRAKE DRUMS
NHTSA #00V249003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum — Shoes/Linings · NHTSA notice
Reported September 6, 2000 · SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC.
Potentially affected: 249 vehicles
Owners notified September 15, 2000
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE CAST IRON BRAKE DRUMS.
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).
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