Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V117000 Reported February 27, 2020

Truck dump body may fall

M H Eby · Equipment · 549 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V117000
Manufacturer Campaign
Harsh
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
549
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2020
Completion Rate
66.60

Defect Summary

M h eby is recalling certain 2017-2020 eby truck body dump vehicles. the cotter pin that secures the hoist cylinder may detach possibly causing the dump body to fall unexpectedly.

Safety Consequence

If the lifting mechanism fails, the truck body could fall quickly, increasing the risk of an injury to those nearby.

Corrective Action

M h eby will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cotter pin and replace it with a secure bolt with a locking nut, free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2020. owners may contact m h eby customer service at 1-717-354-4971.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized M H Eby dealer and reference recall ID 20V117000 or campaign Harsh.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V117000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V117000?

NHTSA recall 20V117000 was issued by M H Eby on February 27, 2020. It addresses: Truck dump body may fall. The recall affects approximately 549 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized M H Eby dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number Harsh. 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.