Axle: spindleRecall 06V-047 · 2005 East Frame Dump
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. recall 06V-047 covers 12 2005 East Frame Dump for a axle: spindle problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TANDEM DUMP TRAILERS, DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL USED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE, THE SPINDLE CAN BEND OR BREAK.
The risk
A BROKEN SPINDLE CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLE AFTER TESTING, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAST MANUFACTURING AT 1-888-405-3278.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.