Recall Detail
EAST MANUFACTURING / PUP / 2006
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 32844 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: EAST MANUFACTURING |
| Recalled Component Id: 000023300000222030000000316 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: PUP | Model Year: 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V105000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: TRAILER HITCHES | Manufacturer That Filed Report: EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jan, 01 1997 | End date of Manufacturing: Dec, 31 2006 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 443 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : May, 31 2007 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : East Manufacturing Corp. | Report Received Date: Mar, 15 2007 |
| Record Creation date : Mar, 15 2007 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : On certain double pull behind semi-trailers with roller circle converter dolly locks, the snap ring that suspends the dolly lock pin may dislodge allowing the pin to inadvertently engage in the dolly lock tube. | Consequence Summary: The tractor/trailer combination could experience handling problems including tipping over of the tractor/trailer combination increasing the risk of a crash and injuries. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will change out the existing dolly lock pin with the snap ring and will replace it with a new dolly lock pin assembly with a machined shoulder free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2007. owners may contact east at 330-325-9921. | Recall Notes: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
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