The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V472000·Announced 2022-07-01

Silver Eagle Recalls 2021 VAST-20W Trailer Converter Dollies

Silver Eagle is recalling 2021 VAST-20W trailer converter dollies because a ballast hanger may fail and fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard.

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 where a component may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is recalling certain 2021 VAST-20W trailer converter dollies. The recall involves 138 units where the ballast hanger near the rear of the frame may fail. If this occurs, part of the ballast hanger and its counterweights can fall onto the roadway.

The separation of the ballast hanger from the trailer dolly can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on July 14, 2022. Silver Eagle will replace the ballast hanger free of charge. Owners may contact Silver Eagle's customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SILVER EAGLE VAST-20W
Brand
SILVER EAGLE
Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer / Dolly
Hazard
Affected units
138

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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