EquipmentRecall 16V-771 · 2016 East Beast II
East Manufacturing Corp. recall 16V-771 covers 20 2016 East Beast II for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 55% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V771000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers manufactured May 22, 2015, to June 19, 2015, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
The risk
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
East will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921. East's number for this recall is 16E-066.
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
55%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 22, 2015 to June 19, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.