NHTSA Recall 22V472000
Filed by Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company. Component: Structure. Reported 2022-07-01. An estimated 138 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.