East Manufacturing Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V506000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V506000 by East Manufacturing Corp.. Affecting 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 Includes 290 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V506000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-05T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 290

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.9

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SID: row-m2vu-ykse.nepd
NHTSA ID: 16V506000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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