1998 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20N Recall

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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