The 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.
The risk
The ballast hanger separating from the trailer dolly can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 2021 |
Components: STRUCTURE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2022
62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company filed 4 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022