The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24E089000·Announced 2024-10-23

Silver Eagle Recalls Eye and Shank Assemblies Due to Weld Fatigue

Silver Eagle is recalling specific eye and shank assemblies because welds may crack, allowing the eye to separate from the trailer converter dolly and increasing crash risk.

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 (critical fasteners) where failure can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is recalling certain eye and shank assemblies, specifically models VAST20W, CTL40W, and CTA40W. The recall involves 2,186 affected units.

The defect is that the eye and shank welds may fatigue and crack, which can allow the eye to separate from the trailer converter dolly. A separated trailer converter dolly eye can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2024. Silver Eagle will send customers replacement parts free of charge. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS recall
Manufacturer
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Components
Hazard
Affected units
2,186

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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