Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #08V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V188000 by Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company. Includes 133 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Silver eagle is recalling 133 my 2006-2008 hawk dollies cs and csa, tandem dollies ctl and cta, and falcon dollies csu models equipped with saf-holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels. the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on april 29, 2008. owners may contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V188000
Manufacturer: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2008-04-25T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel lever pivot bolts/saf-holland simplex
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 133

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Silver eagle is recalling 133 my 2006-2008 hawk dollies cs and csa, tandem dollies ctl and cta, and falcon dollies csu models equipped with saf-holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels. the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence Summary: There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on april 29, 2008. owners may contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5bpk-9x6i.6mak
NHTSA ID: 08V188000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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