Equipment: mechanicalRecall 20V-117 · 2017–2020 Eby Dump Body
M H EBY recall 20V-117 covers 549 2017–2020 Eby Dump Body for a equipment: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V117000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
M H EBY is recalling certain 2017-2020 EBY Truck Body dump vehicles. The cotter pin that secures the hoist cylinder may detach possibly causing the dump body to fall unexpectedly.
The risk
If the lifting mechanism fails, the truck body could fall quickly, increasing the risk of an injury to those nearby.
The fix
M H EBY will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cotter pin and replace it with a secure bolt with a locking nut, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact M H EBY customer service at 1-717-354-4971.
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
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 39 vehicles were listed as unreachable.