NHTSA Recall 02V254000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes)
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 1998–2003 East Manufacturing Pup.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V254000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Report received | September 11, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these trailers were built with inadequately sized air brake reservoirs.
Safety risk
This does not meet the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional air reservoir cylinder and associated hardware. Owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact east manufacturing at 1-330-325-9921.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V254000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.