East 2016–2018 Suspension recall
Recalled December 13, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V800000 · East
Hazard
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.
Units
93 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
East FRAME DUMP
Manufacturer(s)
East Trailers LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →