1997-2006 East Manufacturing Pup recall: trailer hitches
East Manufacturing Corp. reported this safety recall on March 15, 2007. It covers about 443 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 443
- reported
- Mar 15, 2007
- owners notified
- May 31, 2007
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- On certain double pull behind semi-trailers with roller circle converter dolly locks, the snap ring that suspends the dolly lock pin may dislodge allowing the pin to inadvertently engage in the dolly lock tube.
- Risk
- The tractor/trailer combination could experience handling problems including tipping over of the tractor/trailer combination increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will change out the existing dolly lock pin with the snap ring and will replace it with a new dolly lock pin assembly with a machined shoulder free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2007. Owners may contact east at 330‑325‑9921.
Recall number 07V105000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 07V105000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2006 East Manufacturing Pup trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 07V105000, reported on March 15, 2007, covers about 443 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V105000?
Dealers will change out the existing dolly lock pin with the snap ring and will replace it with a new dolly lock pin assembly with a machined shoulder free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2007. Owners may contact east at 330‑325‑9921.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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