EAST MANUFACTURING TRAILER 1997: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V229000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EAST MANUFACTURING | TRAILER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-11-18 | 1997-12-11 | 1997-12-18 |
Production Dates: 1997-05-19 - 1997-09-15
Manufacturers Involved: East Manufacturing Corp.
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45' COMPOSITE PLATFORM TRAILERS HAVING A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING GREATER THAN 35,000 POUNDS. THE TOP AND/OR BOTTOM FLANGES OF THE TRAILER'S MAIN BEAMS DO NOT MEET MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS.
THE FLANGES COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 1997.ALL TRAILERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND ARE AT DEALERS HAVING REPAIR REMEDY PERFORMED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
