2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W recalls and problems
The 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Silver Eagle dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W recalls
Recall 13V-373: Suspension
Problem: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain model year 1999-2001 VAST20W and 2001 CSL20W trailer converter dollies. The affected dollies were incorrectly built to have a hole in the center of the axle beam pointing downward. The hole at the bottom causes a stress crack in the tension side of the beam resulting in axle failure.
Risk: If the axle fails, the dolly could steer erratically, causing swerving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Silver Eagle will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their dollies for the position of the axle beam center hole. Anyone that has an affected dolly can get get a free replacement axle beam (installation is the owners responsibility) or $500 towards a replacement dolly for scrapping their old dolly. The recall began on September 20, 2013. Owners may contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Recall 03V-359: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: On certain converter dollies equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (Ecu). If the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ECU that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted ABS warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
Risk: If the power switch shorts, it can result in an over-current condition in the ECU and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
Fix: Bendix will provide a remedy kit and detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or silver eagle at 1-800-547-6792.
Recall 01V-249: Trailer Hitches
Problem: Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance. Fatigue cracks in the tiltstop can occur.
Risk: The tiltstop could break loose from the dolly frame while in operation.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Silver Eagle Vast-20W: 13V-373 (suspension), 03V-359 (service brakes, air), 01V-249 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Silver Eagle recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Silver Eagle dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.