Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #13V373000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V373000 by Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company. Affecting model year 1999-2001 vast20w and 2001 csl20w trailer converter dollies Includes 155 affected units, Possible Axle Failure, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 1999-2001 vast20w and 2001 csl20w trailer converter dollies
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.