2018–2021 East Manufacturing Frame Dump Trailer recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The fractured steering arm and tie rod can separate and fall to the ground, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V916000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 22E-080
- Manufacturer
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 16, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.