EBY DUMP BODY 2020: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V117000

Make Model Year
EBY DUMP BODY 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-25 2020-02-27 2020-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: M H Eby, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Harsh

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 549

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

M H EBY is recalling certain 2017-2020 EBY Truck Body dump vehicles. The cotter pin that secures the hoist cylinder may detach possibly causing the dump body to fall unexpectedly.

Consequence

If the lifting mechanism fails, the truck body could fall quickly, increasing the risk of an injury to those nearby.

Remedy

M H EBY will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cotter pin and replace it with a secure bolt with a locking nut, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact M H EBY customer service at 1-717-354-4971.

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.