The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V373000·Announced 2013-08-20

Silver Eagle Trailer Converter Dollies Recalled for Axle Beam Defect

Silver Eagle is recalling 1999-2001 VAST-20W and 2001 CSL-20W trailer converter dollies because a structural defect in the axle beam can cause failure and loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle beam failure) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is recalling certain model year 1999-2001 VAST-20W and 2001 CSL-20W trailer converter dollies. The affected units were incorrectly built with a hole in the center of the axle beam pointing downward. This specific configuration causes a stress crack in the tension side of the beam, which can result in axle failure.

If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 155 affected units.

Owners should contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792 to inspect their dollies for the position of the axle beam center hole. Owners of affected dollies can receive a free replacement axle beam, though installation is the owner's responsibility, or $500 towards a replacement dolly for scrapping the old one. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W, CSL-20W
Brand
SILVER EAGLE
Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Converter Dolly
Hazard
Affected units
155

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VAST-20W
  • CSL-20W

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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