NHTSA Recall 16V771000
Filed by East Trailers LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-10-24. An estimated 20 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers manufactured May 22, 2015, to June 19, 2015, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
Risk
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
East will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921. East's number for this recall is 16E-066.
Manufacturer campaign number: 16E-066
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.