Defect Description For Recall
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Hybrid And Steel Dump Trailers Manufactured May 16, 2016, To June 2, 2016. These Trailers May Have Incorrect Federal Certification Labels With Overstated Gross Axle Weight Ratings (Gawr) And/Or Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (Gvwr). As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
EAST
Model Of Vehicle
HYBRID DUMP TRAILER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V428000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Gawr And/Or Gvwr Limits Are Overstated, The Driver May Overload The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
East Will Notify Owners, And Will Supply A New Certification Label And Mounting Rivets, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 1, 2016. Owners May Contact East Customer Service At 1-330-325-8204.
Vehicle Manufacturer
East Manufacturing Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20160516
End Of Manufacture
20160602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20160701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
East Manufacturing Corp.
Date Report Received
20160613
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567