CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailers with a pintle hook or brackets for a future pintle hook may develop cracks in the cross member that the hook is attached to. If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners. Authorized dealers will weld any cracks and install reinforcing plates to the cross member, or replace the cross member if needed. All repairs are free of charge. Owners can also contact East Manufacturing customer service at 1-330-325-9921, and should check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| East Frame Dump | 201620172018 |
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