East Flatbed Tipper recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 5, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

East Trailers LLC recalls 2014–2016 East Flatbed Tipper, Flatbed, Frame Dump

Recall number

16V506000

Brand / firm

East

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 290 units

Why it was recalled

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was recalled

East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Flatbed, Frame Dump, and Flatbed Tipper trailers manufactured January 10, 2014, to April 24, 2015, equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves. These valves may have been improperly machined which may cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.

What to do

East Manufacturing Corp. will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.