NHTSA Recall 01V249000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

SILVER EAGLE MFG. CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on August 1, 2001, covering an estimated 1,166 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Silver Eagle VAST-20N.

1,166

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2001

owners notified (August 16)

NHTSA campaign	01V249000
Component	TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Report received	August 1, 2001
Owner notification	August 16, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: single axle trailer converter dollies with tiltstop type counterbalance. Fatigue cracks in the tiltstop can occur.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V249000

Make and model	Model years
Silver Eagle VAST-20N	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Silver Eagle VAST-20W	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.