Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V255000

Equipment: other: labels

EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-09-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V255000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
Vehicles affected
382
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-11
Owners notified
2002-10-15

Defect description

CERTAIN FLATBED, DUMP, TRUCK DOLLY, UNLOADER, FRAMELESS, AND PUP TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE INACCURATE WEIGHT-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

IF THAT INACCURATE INFORMATION IS RELIED UPON BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, THEN EXTRA WEIGHT LOADED ONTO A VEHICLE COULD AFFECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EAST MANUFACTURING AT 1-330-325-9921.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

36 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
EAST MANUFACTURING Dump2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
EAST MANUFACTURING Flatbed2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
EAST MANUFACTURING Frameless2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
EAST MANUFACTURING PUP2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
EAST MANUFACTURING Truck Dolly2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
EAST MANUFACTURING Unloader2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.