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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V188📅 Apr 25, 2008

2006–2008 Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies & 2006–2008 Silver Eagle Hawk Dollies + 1 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Silver eagle is recalling 133 my 2006-2008 Hawk Dollies cs and csa, Tandem Dollies ctl and cta, and Falcon Dollies csu models equipped with saf-holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels. The LATCH lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

💥 The risk

There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to LATCH without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on april 29, 2008. Owners may contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V188000
Manufacturer
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
133
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-6792
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 29, 2008
Built
Jan 1, 2006 – Aug 31, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V188 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V188?

2006–2008 Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies & 2006–2008 Silver Eagle Hawk Dollies + 1 more. 133 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Silver Eagle dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-6792.