Silver Eagle VAST-20N, VAST-20W (1998-2001): Trailer hitches
Recall 01V249000 · Aug 1, 2001 · Silver Eagle Mfg. Co.
1,166
vehicles affected
1,166
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V249000
- Date
- Aug 1, 2001
- Maker
- Silver Eagle Mfg. Co.
- Units affected
- 1,166
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- Model years
- 1998-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLIES WITH TILTSTOP TYPE COUNTERBALANCE. FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE TILTSTOP CAN OCCUR.
What can happen
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE DOLLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-800-547-6792.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Eagle | Vast-20N | 1998-2001 |
| Silver Eagle | Vast-20W | 1998-2001 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V249000?
2 models: Silver Eagle Vast-20N (1998-2001), Silver Eagle Vast-20W (1998-2001), about 1,166 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V249000?
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE DOLLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-800-547-6792.
What can happen?
THE TILTSTOP COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.