Recalls for 1999 Silver Eagle Vast-20w

DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2001-08-01
Description
Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance.  Fatigue cracks in the tiltstop can occur.

Consequence
The tiltstop could break loose from the dolly frame while in operation.

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a brace to both sides of the dolly.  Owner notification began august 16, 2001.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2013-08-23
Description
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.

Consequence
If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.