Defect Description For Recall
Two Brackets Which Hold The Air Reservoir Are Welded To The Sideplate Of The Non-Structural Tailframe Of The Convertor Dolly. A Fatigue Crack Can Begin In The Sideplate And Eventually Allow The Bracket To Break, Causing The Air Reservoir To Be Supported By The Remaining Bracket. This Bracket Can Crack And Eventually Break, Leaving The Reservoir Supported By Hoses And Tubing.
Make Of Vehicle
SILVER EAGLE
Model Of Vehicle
CONVERTOR DOLLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
94E015000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Without Adequate Support, The Air Reservoir Will Fallfrom The Dolly And Become A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
A Structural Lower Flange Will Be Welded To The Bottom Of The Tailframe Sideplates. The Pr-3 Pressure ProteCTIon Valve On The Air Reservoir Will Be Relocated To Clear The New Flange.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Mfg. Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19920101
End Of Manufacture
19940501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
542
Date Owners Notified
19940607
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Eagle Trailers Inc
Date Report Received
19940524