NHTSA Recall 17V684000: Frame and members (structure)
East Manufacturing Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 620 vehicles. It affects 2013–2018 East Frameless Dump Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V684000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | October 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Frameless Dump Hybrid trailers. These trailers have draft arm tubing that may crack and fail.
Safety risk
If the draft arm tubing fails, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
East Manufacturing will notify owners and dealers will inspect for cracks. If no cracks are found, dealers will remove the old brace bracket and replace with an updated bracket, free of charge. If cracks are found, dealers will install a new draft arm assembly, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V684000
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.