EAST MANUFACTURING FRAME DUMP TRAILER 2021: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V916000

Make Model Year
EAST MANUFACTURING FRAME DUMP TRAILER 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-16 2022-12-12 2022-12-12

Manufacturers Involved: East Manufacturing Corp.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22E-080

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

East Manufacturing Corp. "East Manufacturing" is recalling certain 2018-2021 Frame Dump Trailers. The steering arm may fracture during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.

Consequence

The fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dexter Axle dealers will install a new steering arm and additional welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Dexter Axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. East Manufacturing's number for this recall is 22E-080.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.