Structure: frame and membersRecall 97V-229 · 1997 East Manufacturing Trailer
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. recall 97V-229 covers 15 1997 East Manufacturing Trailer for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 45' COMPOSITE PLATFORM TRAILERS HAVING A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING GREATER THAN 35,000 POUNDS. THE TOP AND/OR BOTTOM FLANGES OF THE TRAILER'S MAIN BEAMS DO NOT MEET MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS.
The risk
THE FLANGES COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE TRAILERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 1997.ALL TRAILERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND ARE AT DEALERS HAVING REPAIR REMEDY PERFORMED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
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 May 19, 1997 to September 15, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.