NHTSA Recall 04V055000: Drum (service brakes)
EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,028 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the East Manufacturing Drop Deck.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V055000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DRUM |
| Report received | February 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain drop deck, flatbed, frameless, frame type, pup, unloader, and dolly trailers equipped with webb wheel platinum series brake drums, these brake drums could crack on the braking surface.
Safety risk
This could result in reduction or complete loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Webb wheel will inspect and replace the brake drums. 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 webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256 or east 1-888-405-3278.
Notes
Customer's 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 04V055000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| East Manufacturing Drop Deck | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Flatbed | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Frame Type | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Frameless | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Pup | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Truck Dolly | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| East Manufacturing Unloader | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.