Vehicle recall 97V229000 · December 11, 1997

1997 East Manufacturing Trailer

Vehicle description: 45' composite platform trailers having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 35,000 pounds.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: 45' composite platform trailers having a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 35,000 pounds. The top and/or bottom flanges of the trailer's main beams do not meet material specifications.
Consequence: The flanges could break, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of control of the trailer.
Remedy: Dealers will repair these trailers.
Notes: Owner notification began on November 18, 1997.ALL trailers have been removed from service and are at dealers having repair remedy performed.no further action is required on this recall campaign.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V229000
Reported to NHTSA: December 11, 1997
Filed by: EAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
Owner notification: November 18, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 15
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 97V229000 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 Manufacturing Trailer (1997): 1997

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