NHTSA campaign 01V249000
SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. recall 01V249000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
Reported 08/01/2001
What can happen
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
Repair
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE DOLLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-800-547-6792.
Components
- Trailer hitches: Fifth wheel assembly
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2001 Silver Eagle VAST-20NView records2001 Silver Eagle VAST-20WView records2000 Silver Eagle VAST-20NView records2000 Silver Eagle VAST-20WView records1999 Silver Eagle VAST-20NView records1999 Silver Eagle VAST-20WView records1998 Silver Eagle VAST-20NView records1998 Silver Eagle VAST-20WView records