EAST 2018 EAST FRAME DUMP Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 EAST FRAME DUMP
Brand
EAST
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
East Manufacturing Corp. is recalling certain 2018 EAST FRAME DUMP vehicles due to suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly issues. If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026