East Manufacturing recall: Steering
What is wrong
East Manufacturing Corp. (East Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Frame Dump Trailers. The steering arm may fracture during certain conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.
What could happen
The fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dexter Axle dealers will install a new steering arm and additional welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Dexter Axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. East Manufacturing's number for this recall is 22E-080.
Vehicles covered
- East Manufacturing Frame Dump Trailer 2018–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V916000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 12, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 22E-080
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.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.