East Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #04V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V154000 by East Manufacturing Corp.. Includes 888 affected units, EAST/PARKER HANNIFIN/TELESCOPIC CYLINDER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain dump trailers, the 8-inch five stage telescopic cylinder commonly referred to as a "super dump", with use the packing nut on the fourth stage retaining the plunger can loosen, backing off the fourth stage. this condition, if not remedied, can continue until the packing nut backs completely off the stage. if this occurs, there is nothing to retain the fifth stage (plunger) in the assembly.

Corrective Action

Parker hannifin will provide a field modification kit #375 1805 206 to secure the packing nut in position free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact parker hannifin at 1-888-231-7461 or east at 330-325-9921.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V154000

Manufacturer: East Manufacturing Corp.

Report Received Date: 2004-03-30T00:00:00

Subject: East/parker hannifin/telescopic cylinder

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 888

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain dump trailers, the 8-inch five stage telescopic cylinder commonly referred to as a "super dump", with use the packing nut on the fourth stage retaining the plunger can loosen, backing off the fourth stage. this condition, if not remedied, can continue until the packing nut backs completely off the stage. if this occurs, there is nothing to retain the fifth stage (plunger) in the assembly.

Consequence Summary: When the cylinder is extended to its maximum stroke, the fifth stage can separate from the cylinder assembly causing loss of control over the trailer, allowing the trailer to free fall, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Parker hannifin will provide a field modification kit #375 1805 206 to secure the packing nut in position free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact parker hannifin at 1-888-231-7461 or east at 330-325-9921.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 04V154000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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