Vehicle recall 17V800000 · December 13, 2017

2016-2018 East Frame Dump

Cracks may develop in the cross member that the pintle hook is connected to, possibly resulting in the cross member failing.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Frame Dump trailers built with a pintle hook or brackets for the future installation of a pintle hook. Cracks may develop in the cross member that the pintle hook is connected to, possibly resulting in the cross member failing.
Consequence: If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: East will notify owners, and dealers will weld any cracks and install reinforcing plates to the cross member, or replace the cross member, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V800000
Reported to NHTSA: December 13, 2017
Filed by: East Manufacturing Corp.
Owner notification: December 20, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected: 93
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 17V800000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

East Frame Dump (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016

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