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.
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company – Possible Axle Failure
| Report Received Date | 08/20/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V373000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 155 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V373000) |
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