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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers manufactured May 22, 2015, to June 19, 2015, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
- Risk
- If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- East will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921. East's number for this recall is 16E-066.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 flatbed trailers built between May 22 and June 19, 2015, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) on the Conestoga XP sliding tarping system can separate from the rear of the tarp because its rivets fail. If the device comes off while you are driving, it can land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the rivets with a bolted connection at no cost to you. Owners can also contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921 and reference recall number 16E-066.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| East Beast II | 2016 |
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