1999 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W Recalls (2)

Campaign:

01V249000 on 07/31/2001

Component:

Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly

Manufactured:

06/30/1998 - 04/29/2001

Affected:

1,166

Defect:

Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance. fatigue cracks in the tiltstop can occur.

Consequence:

The tiltstop could break loose from the dolly frame while in operation.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

13V373000 on 08/22/2013

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

04/30/1999 - 07/30/2000

Affected:

155

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

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.

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