Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 EAST MANUFACTURING Frame Dump Trailer

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V916000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
East Manufacturing Corp.
Vehicles affected
17
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-12
Owners notified
2022-11-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.