East Frameless Dump Hybrid (2013-2018): Structure
Recall 17V684000 · Oct 27, 2017 · East Manufacturing Corp.
620
vehicles affected
620
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V684000
- Date
- Oct 27, 2017
- Maker
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Units affected
- 620
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Frameless Dump Hybrid trailers. These trailers have draft arm tubing that may crack and fail.
What can happen
If the draft arm tubing fails, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
East Manufacturing will notify owners and dealers will inspect for cracks. If no cracks are found, dealers will remove the old brace bracket and replace with an updated bracket, free of charge. If cracks are found, dealers will install a new draft arm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East | Frameless Dump Hybrid | 2013-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V684000?
1 model: East Frameless Dump Hybrid (2013-2018), about 620 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V684000?
East Manufacturing will notify owners and dealers will inspect for cracks. If no cracks are found, dealers will remove the old brace bracket and replace with an updated bracket, free of charge. If cracks are found, dealers will install a new draft arm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017.
What can happen?
If the draft arm tubing fails, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.