East/fmvss 121/air brake reservoir
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
This does not meet the standard.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from East Trailers Llc or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 02V254000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V254000?
NHTSA recall 02V254000 was issued by East Trailers Llc on September 11, 2002. It addresses: East/fmvss 121/air brake reservoir. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized East Trailers Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V254000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.