SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-01-10.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V006000
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO.
Vehicles affected
156
Reported to NHTSA
2000-01-10
Owners notified
1999-12-27
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SINGLE AXLE CONVERTER DOLLIES. THE TILTSTOP HAS BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE DOLLY FRAME WHILE IN OPERATION.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A HAZARD AS DEBRIS ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST COULD RUN INTO IT AND LOSE CONTROL, OR DAMAGE THEIR VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW TILTSTOP BACKING PLATE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDYWITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-800-547-6792.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.