Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SILVER EAGLE
Model Of Vehicle
CSL-20W
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
13V373000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Axle Fails, The Dolly Could Steer Erratically, Causing SweRVIng, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000801
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
155
Date Owners Notified
20130930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20130820