Supply: reservoir/tankRecall 02V-254 · 1998–2003 East Manufacturing PUP

EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. recall 02V-254 covers 45 1998–2003 East Manufacturing PUP for a supply: reservoir/tank problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected451 model

ReportedSep 11, 2002Owners notified Oct 15, 2002

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITH INADEQUATELY SIZED AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS.

The risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR RESERVOIR CYLINDER AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EAST MANUFACTURING AT 1-330-325-9921.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

East Manufacturing PUP1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003