Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 00V-006 · 1998–1999 Silver Eagle Converter Dolly
SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. recall 00V-006 covers 156 1998–1999 Silver Eagle Converter Dolly for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE CONVERTER DOLLIES. THE TILTSTOP HAS BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A HAZARD AS DEBRIS ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST COULD RUN INTO IT AND LOSE CONTROL, OR DAMAGE THEIR VEHICLE.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW TILTSTOP BACKING PLATE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDYWITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-800-547-6792.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1998 to November 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.