Recall
East Frame Dump — 06V047000
NHTSA ID
06V047000
Make
East
Model
Frame Dump
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2006-02-14
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Units Affected
12
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN TANDEM DUMP TRAILERS, DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL USED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE, THE SPINDLE CAN BEND OR BREAK.
Consequence
A BROKEN SPINDLE CAN ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.