2001 SILVER EAGLE CSL-20W RECALL - #13V373000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 SILVER EAGLE CSL-20W |
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| Manufacturer |
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2000 - 10/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
8/23/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/2013 |
| # Affected |
155 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2001 SILVER EAGLE CSL-20W Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
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