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Silver Eagle CSL-20W Recall 13V373: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V373, reported August 20, 2013, 155 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V373Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Problem
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain model year 1999-2001 VAST20W and 2001 CSL20W trailer converter dollies. The affected dollies were incorrectly built to have a hole in the center of the axle beam pointing downward. The hole at the bottom causes a stress crack in the tension side of the beam resulting in axle failure.
Risk
If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Silver Eagle will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their dollies for the position of the axle beam center hole. Anyone that has an affected dolly can get get a free replacement axle beam (installation is the owners responsibility) or $500 towards a replacement dolly for scrapping their old dolly. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Silver Eagle CSL-20W2001
Silver Eagle VAST-20W199920002001