Vehicle recall 01V249000 · August 1, 2001
Silver Eagle Vast-20N and Vast-20W
Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance. Fatigue cracks in the tiltstop can occur.
- Consequence
- The tiltstop could break loose from the dolly frame while in operation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a brace to both sides of the dolly. Owner notification began August 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V249000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 2001
- Filed by
- SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO.
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,166
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Silver Eagle Vast-20N (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Silver Eagle Vast-20W (1998-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
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