CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain 2018 Vast20W converter dolly trailers, equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Silver Eagle has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by Meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. The recall began on October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.
- 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 trailers have brake caliper bolts that may not have been properly torqued. Over time, a caliper can detach from its mounting flange, which would cause a loss of braking ability and raise the risk of a crash. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
The remedy is an inspection of the caliper bolts, with any loose or missing bolts replaced. The repair is free. Fleet owners will be reimbursed by Meritor for the work. Owners can contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 2018 |
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