Recall 16V428 covers 6 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer and Hybrid Dump Trailer dump trailers with overstated weight labels. New labels are free from East.
East is recalling 6 2016 Steel Dump Trailer and Hybrid Dump Trailer trailers because the federal certification labels list overstated axle or vehicle weight ratings. Overstated GAWR or GVWR limits can lead a driver to overload the trailer and increase crash risk; East dealers will correct the labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer or Hybrid Dump Trailer is the trailer's weight-rating tag. It lists the gross axle weight rating, or GAWR, for the axle load, and the gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, for the trailer's total loaded weight. Owners, fleets, inspectors, and service shops use that label to confirm the trailer is loaded within its certified limits.
On the affected trailers, the VIN tag was filled out with overstated GAWR values and, on some trailers, overstated GVWR values. The trailer itself was not built with higher weight capacity. The problem is that the printed label tells an owner the trailer can carry more weight than its certification supports, which can lead to overloading if the label is trusted.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a label error, so the trailer does not give a drivability symptom before an owner sees the incorrect rating on the certification tag.
Who's affected?
Covers both East dump trailer models built for the 2016 model year, with the same vehicle label issue.
| 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 East Hybrid Dump Trailer | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 6 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Overstated GAWR or GVWR limits can lead a driver to load the trailer beyond its real rating, increasing the risk of a crash. Check the certification label and avoid loading above confirmed limits until the corrected label is installed. Repair is free at any franchised East dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer or Hybrid Dump Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact East customer service at 1-330-325-8204 to request the free corrected certification label and mounting rivets.
- Reference recall number 16V428 when you call, and ask how East wants the new label installed.
- Avoid loading the trailer based on the overstated GAWR or GVWR label until the corrected certification label is installed.
What happens at the repair
East supplies a new Federal Certification label and mounting rivets free of charge so the incorrect GAWR or GVWR information can be replaced on the affected dump trailer. The recall parts are covered, and the corrected label gives the trailer the proper certification information instead of the overstated weight ratings. East has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a recall-related label correction. Keep any repair paperwork and ask East customer service or the service desk what documentation they need for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 4, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| July 4, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 25, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V428?
Recall 16V428 covers 6 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer and Hybrid Dump Trailer units with incorrect federal certification labels. The labels can overstate GAWR or GVWR limits, which can lead a driver to overload the trailer and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2016 East Steel Dump Trailer or Hybrid Dump Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V428. If it is, contact East customer service at 1-330-325-8204 and ask for the replacement certification label and mounting rivets. East supplies the recall remedy for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 16V428, East supplies a new certification label and mounting rivets free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an overloaded trailer. If the certification label overstates the axle or vehicle weight rating, the driver can load the trailer beyond its actual limit. That overload increases the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V428000 |
|---|---|
| East customer service | 1-330-325-8204 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V428 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V428000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →