{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "East Manufacturing recall 21V489: East Manufacturing MMX (2018 to 2021)",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/21v489/",
  "summary": "Recall 21V489 (East Manufacturing): A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a...",
  "excerpt": "East Manufacturing Mmx, model years 2018 to 2021. Filed by East Manufacturing Corp. and reported to NHTSA on 29 June 2021. 295 vehicles potentially affected. What the notice says East Manufacturing Corp. (East Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2018-2021 MMX trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers. Is your vehicle included? Check with your VIN at NHTSA , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. CarsMultiverse / Recalls Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on. What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.” 21V489 East Manufacturing Corp. Steering 29 June 2021 2018-2021 EAST MANUFACTURING MMX A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 19, 2021. Owners may contact East Manufacturing customer service at 1-352-",
  "register": {
    "authority": "NHTSA",
    "country": "United States",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/changed/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-08-23T21:54:03+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-16T19:33:25+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"East Manufacturing recall 21V489: East Manufacturing MMX (2018 to 2021)\", https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/21v489/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}