Recall 08V188000: Silver eagle manufacturing

Report received

Apr 25, 2008

Manufacturer

Silver eagle manufacturing

Potentially affected

133vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.