1998–2003 East Manufacturing Dump, 1998–2003 East Manufacturing Flatbed, 1998–2003 East Manufacturing Frameless and 3 other models Recall: CERTAIN FLATBED, DUMP, TRUCK DOLLY, UNLOADER, FRAMELESS, AND PUP TRAILERS…
NHTSA campaign 02V255000 · Equipment · filed Sep 11, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN FLATBED, DUMP, TRUCK DOLLY, UNLOADER, FRAMELESS, AND PUP TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE INACCURATE WEIGHT-RELATED INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
The risk
IF THAT INACCURATE INFORMATION IS RELIED UPON BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, THEN EXTRA WEIGHT LOADED ONTO A VEHICLE COULD AFFECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. 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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East Manufacturing | Dump | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| East Manufacturing | Flatbed | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| East Manufacturing | Frameless | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| East Manufacturing | Pup | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| East Manufacturing | Truck Dolly | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| East Manufacturing | Unloader | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V255000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.