EAST MANUFACTURING TRAILER 1997: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V034000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EAST MANUFACTURING | TRAILER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-02 | 1998-02-25 | 1998-02-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1997-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: East Manufacturing Corp.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 174
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUMP TRAILERS. A HOLLOW DRAW BAR PIN WAS USED INSTEAD OF A SOLID DRAW BAR PIN.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT EACH TRAILER TO DETERMINE IF THE PIN IS HOLLOW OR SOLID. HOLLOW BAR PINS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SOLID PINS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EAST MANUFACTURING AT 1-330-325-9921.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
