Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 13V-373 · Silver Eagle vehicles
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company recall 13V-373 covers 155 Silver Eagle vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V373000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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 May 1, 1999 to October 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.