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2018 East Frame Dump problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 East Frame Dump — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Frame Dump years?

Frame Dump NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Frame Dump NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 East Frame Dump have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V800000SuspensionDecember 13, 2017 · 93 units

Defect

East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Frame Dump trailers built with a pintle hook or brackets for the future installation of a pintle hook. Cracks may develop in the cross member that the pintle hook is connected to, possibly resulting in the cross member failing.

Consequence

If the cross member fails, vehicle handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

East will notify owners, and dealers will weld any cracks and install reinforcing plates to the cross member, or replace the cross member, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921.

2018 East Frame Dump — common questions

Is the 2018 East Frame Dump reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 East Frame Dump have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 East Frame Dump. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.