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1999 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W Recall - Campaign #13V373000

 
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1999 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W RECALL - #13V373000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1999 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W
Manufacturer Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Manufactured between 5/1/1999 - 7/31/2000
Recalled on 8/23/2013
Influenced by Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Owners Notified on 9/30/2013
# Affected 155
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 1999 SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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