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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain 2021 VAST20W trailer converter dollies. The ballast hanger near the rear of the frame may fail, causing part of the ballast hanger and its counterweights to fall onto the roadway.
- Risk
- The ballast hanger separating from the trailer dolly can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Silver Eagle will replace the ballast hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2022. Owners may contact Silver Eagle's 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 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The ballast hanger near the rear of the frame on certain trailer converter dollies may fail. If it does, part of the hanger and its counterweights can fall onto the roadway.
A ballast hanger separating from the dolly can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected unit, contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792. The company will replace the ballast hanger free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2022. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 2021 |
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