Defect Description For Recall
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Vast20W Converter Dolly Trailers, Equipped With Mpa/Mta Suspensions And Meritor Ex225 Brakes. The Brake Caliper Bolts On These Axles May Not Be Properly Torqued Which Can Allow The Caliper To Detach From The Mounting Flange. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
SILVER EAGLE
Model Of Vehicle
VAST-20W
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V606000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Caliper Bolts Are Improperly Torqued And The Caliper Detaches From The Mounting Flange, A Loss Of Braking Ability Would Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Silver Eagle Has Notified Owners, And Fleets Will Be Reimbursed By Meritor To Inspect The Bolts, And Replace Any Loose Or Missing Ones. The Recall Began On October 10, 2017. Owners May Contact Silver Eagle Customer Service At 1-800-547-6792 Or The Meritor Call Center At 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20170728
End Of Manufacture
20170728
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20171010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20170928
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121