SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W 2001: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V373000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SILVER EAGLE | VAST-20W | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-09-30 | 2013-08-20 | 2013-08-23 |
Production Dates: 1999-05-01 - 2000-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 155
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company "Silver Eagle" is recalling certain model year 1999-2001 VAST20W and 2001 CSL20W trailer converter dollies. The affected dollies were incorrectly built to have a hole in the center of the axle beam pointing downward. The hole at the bottom causes a stress crack in the tension side of the beam resulting in axle failure.
If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Silver Eagle will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their dollies for the position of the axle beam center hole. Anyone that has an affected dolly can get get a free replacement axle beam "installation is the owners responsibility" or "500 towards a replacement dolly for scrapping their old dolly. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
