Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 07V327000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2007-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V327000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
700
Reported to NHTSA
2007-07-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS BUILT TO U.S. TANK-AUTOMOTIVE AND ARMAMENTS COMMAND SPECIFICATIONS, THE WHEEL BEARING SPINDLE NUTS INSTALLED ON THE WHEEL AND AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE OVER-TORQUED.

Safety risk

EXCESSIVE TIGHTENING OF THE SPINDLE NUT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE BEARINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN WHEEL BEARING FAILURE CAUSING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK FREE FROM THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT PROVIDED A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SILVER EAGLE AT 1-503-335-2101.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
SILVER EAGLE Flatdeck Trailer2005
SILVER EAGLE Heavy Chassis Trailer2005
SILVER EAGLE Light Tactical Trailer2005
SILVER EAGLE M11012005
SILVER EAGLE M11022005

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.