Recall
Silver Eagle Vast-20w — 01V249000
NHTSA ID
01V249000
Make
Silver Eagle
Model
Vast-20w
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2001-08-01
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
1,166
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
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.