1998 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W RECALL - #01V249000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
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| Vehicle |
1998 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W |
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| Manufacturer |
SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1998 - 4/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2001 |
| Influenced by |
SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,166 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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