Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-539 · East Manufacturing vehicles
East Manufacturing Corp. recall 15V-539 covers 83 East Manufacturing vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V539000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Refuse, Dump, Dolly Tipper Genesis, Frame Genesis, Frameless Genesis, Frame S&P, and Truck Dolly trailers manufactured August 26, 2013, to February 24, 2015. The affected trailers may have an insufficient amount of grease in the wheel end hubs.
The risk
If there is a lack of grease in the wheel end hubs, the wheel bearings may overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. There is also the possibility that the wheel can come off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
East will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and add more grease to the wheel end hubs, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-8204.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 26, 2013 to February 24, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.