Make : SILVER EAGLE | Model : VAST-20W | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19980701 - 20010430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V249000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010816 | Date Received by ODI: 20010801 | Date Added to Database: 20010801 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING | ||
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Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1166 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |