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Recall 02V-254: 1998–2003 East Manufacturing PUP

EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Sep 11, 2002, covering about 45 vehicles.

NHTSA number
02V-254
Report date
Sep 11, 2002
Vehicles affected
45
Owners notified
Oct 15, 2002

The problem

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.

The risk

This does not meet the standard.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerEAST MANUFACTURING CORP.
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Supply › Reservoir/Tank
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number02V254000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
East Manufacturing PUP1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 02V-254?

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.

How is recall 02V-254 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.