Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V034000 Reported February 25, 1998

East mfg/draw bar pin

East Trailers Llc · N/A · 174 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V034000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
174
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: dump trailers. a hollow draw bar pin was used instead of a solid draw bar pin.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect each trailer to determine if the pin is hollow or solid. hollow bar pins will be replaced with solid pins.

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 East Trailers Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V034000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V034000

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

What is recall 98V034000?

NHTSA recall 98V034000 was issued by East Trailers Llc on February 25, 1998. It addresses: East mfg/draw bar pin. The recall affects approximately 174 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized East Trailers Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V034000 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.