East Manufacturing MMX (2018-2021): Steering
Recall 21V489000 · Jun 29, 2021 · East Manufacturing Corp.
295
vehicles affected
295
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V489000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2021
- Maker
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Units affected
- 295
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm; Steering
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
East Manufacturing Corp. (East Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2018-2021 MMX trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
What can happen
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact East Manufacturing customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East Manufacturing | MMX | 2018-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V489000?
1 model: East Manufacturing MMX (2018-2021), about 295 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V489000?
Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact East Manufacturing customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
What can happen?
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase 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.