2014–2015 Silver Eagle CTL-40W & 2014–2015 Silver Eagle VAST-20N + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAST-20N, VAST-20W, and CTL-40W Converter Dollies manufactured February 6, 2014, to March 4, 2015. Due to a problem with the brake valve, the affected dollies may experience brake drag.
💥 The risk
If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, the wheel end may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Silver Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service 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
- 15V362000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15E021
- Manufacturer
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-6792
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 8, 2015
- Built
- Feb 6, 2014 – Mar 4, 2015
- 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.