2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-07-05
Description
East manufacturing corp. (east) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 flatbed, frame dump, and flatbed tipper trailers manufactured january 10, 2014, to april 24, 2015, equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Consequence
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-12-18
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.
Consequence
If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.