East Manufacturing Recalls 2018-2021 Frame Dump Trailers for Steering Arm Fracture Risk
East Manufacturing is recalling 2018-2021 Frame Dump Trailers because the steering arm may fracture, potentially causing parts to fall and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering arm fracture) that can lead to component separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
East Manufacturing Corp. is recalling certain 2018-2021 Frame Dump Trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the steering arm may fracture during specific conditions, such as low speed and high side-loading.
If the steering arm and tie rod fracture, they can separate and fall to the ground. This failure increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EAST MANUFACTURING FRAME DUMP TRAILER
- Brand
- EAST MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Affected units
- 17
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- FRAME DUMP TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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