Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #17V606000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V606000 by Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company. Affecting 2018 vast20w converter dolly trailers, equipped with mpa/mta suspensions and meritor ex225 brakes Includes 20 affected units, Caliper Bolts Improperly Torqued/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 vast20w converter dolly trailers, equipped with mpa/mta suspensions and meritor ex225 brakes

Defect Summary

Silver eagle manufacturing company (silver eagle) is recalling certain 2018 vast20w converter dolly trailers, equipped with mpa/mta suspensions and meritor ex225 brakes. the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Silver eagle has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. the recall began on october 10, 2017. owners may contact silver eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V606000
Manufacturer: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Report Received Date: 2017-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Caliper bolts improperly torqued/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Silver eagle manufacturing company (silver eagle) is recalling certain 2018 vast20w converter dolly trailers, equipped with mpa/mta suspensions and meritor ex225 brakes. the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Silver eagle has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. the recall began on october 10, 2017. owners may contact silver eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gu2h-it89-autc
NHTSA ID: 17V606000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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