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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V373📅 Aug 23, 2013

2000–2001 Silver Eagle VAST-20W & 2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
13V373000
Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Vehicles affected
155
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-547-6792
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 30, 2013
Built
May 1, 1999 – Jul 31, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 13V373 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 13V373?

2000–2001 Silver Eagle VAST-20W & 2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W. 155 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.