Silver Eagle 1998–2001 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled August 1, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V249000 · Silver Eagle
Hazard
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.
Units
1,166 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
What to do
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.
Product
Silver Eagle VAST-20N · Silver Eagle VAST-20W
Manufacturer(s)
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →