Recall 08V-188: 2006–2008 Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies, 2006–2008 Silver Eagle Hawk Dollies and 1 more
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 25, 2008, covering about 133 vehicles.
The problem
Silver eagle is recalling 133 my 2006-2008 hawk dollies cs and csa, tandem dollies ctl and cta, and falcon dollies csu models equipped with saf-holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels. The latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
The risk
There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on april 29, 2008. Owners may contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V188000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Silver Eagle Hawk Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Silver Eagle Tandem Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-188?
Silver eagle is recalling 133 my 2006-2008 hawk dollies cs and csa, tandem dollies ctl and cta, and falcon dollies csu models equipped with saf-holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels. The latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
How is recall 08V-188 fixed?
Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on april 29, 2008. Owners may contact silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.