EAST FRAME DUMP 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V800000

Make Model Year
EAST FRAME DUMP 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-20 2017-12-13 2017-12-18

Production Dates: 2016-10-01 - 2017-12-06

Manufacturers Involved: East Manufacturing Corp.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 93

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

East Manufacturing Corp. "East" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Frame Dump trailers built with a pintle hook or brackets for the future installation of a pintle hook. Cracks may develop in the cross member that the pintle hook is connected to, possibly resulting in the cross member failing.

Consequence

If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

East will notify owners, and dealers will weld any cracks and install reinforcing plates to the cross member, or replace the cross member, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.

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.safercar.gov.