East · United States · Crit
East Flatbed, Flatbed Tipper +1 more: Parking brake
Affects East Flatbed, Flatbed Tipper, Frame Dump · 2014–2016 — about 290 vehicles.
The hazard
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
East Manufacturing Corp. will contact owners and provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational