2006 EAST MANUFACTURING PUP Recall

Campaign:

07V105000 on 03/14/2007

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

12/31/1996 - 12/30/2006

Affected:

443

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

The tractor/trailer combination could experience handling problems including tipping over of the tractor/trailer combination increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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