Silver Eagle Vast-20W Trailer Brake Caliper Bolt Recall
Silver Eagle is recalling 2018 Vast-20W converter dolly trailers because brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued, risking caliper detachment and loss of braking ability.
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 in the braking system that can lead to a loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2018 Vast-20W converter dolly trailers equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The recall involves 20 affected units.
The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued, which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. If this occurs, a loss of braking ability would result, increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Silver Eagle has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by Meritor to inspect the bolts and replace any loose or missing ones. The recall began on October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.
The recalled product
- Product
- SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W
- Brand
- SILVER EAGLE
- Manufacturer
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20
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 (1)
- VAST-20W
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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