Silver Eagle Recall 01V249000: Trailer Hitches, Fifth Wheel Assembly

NHTSA recall 01V249000 · announced August 1, 2001 · filed by Silver Eagle Mfg. Co. · 1,166 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.

The risk

THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Silver Eagle Vast-20n
• 1999 Silver Eagle Vast-20n
• 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20n
• 2001 Silver Eagle Vast-20n
• 1998 Silver Eagle Vast-20w
• 1999 Silver Eagle Vast-20w
• 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20w
• 2001 Silver Eagle Vast-20w

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.