CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAST-20N, VAST-20W, and CTL-40W Converter Dollies manufactured February 6, 2014, to March 4, 2015. Due to a problem with the brake valve, the affected dollies may experience brake drag.
- Risk
- If the brakes drag on the converter dolly, the wheel end may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Silver Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake valve, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain converter dollies built between February 6, 2014 and March 4, 2015 may have a problem with the brake valve. The brakes can drag, meaning they stay partly applied when they should release.
If the brakes drag, the wheel end can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. Authorized dealers will replace the brake valve free of charge. You can contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792, and you should check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Silver Eagle CTL-40W | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle VAST-20N | 20142015 |
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 20142015 |