NHTSA Recall 07V327000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 700 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Silver Eagle Flatdeck Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V327000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | July 20, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trailers built to u.s. Tank-automotive and armaments command specifications, the wheel bearing spindle nuts installed on the wheel and axle assemblies may be over-torqued.
Safety risk
Excessive tightening of the spindle nut can cause overheating of the bearings which may result in wheel bearing failure causing the wheel assembly to break free from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The manufacturer has not provided a remedy or owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact silver eagle at 1-503-335-2101.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V327000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle Flatdeck Trailer | 2005 |
| Silver Eagle Heavy Chassis Trailer | 2005 |
| Silver Eagle Light Tactical Trailer | 2005 |
| Silver Eagle M1101 | 2005 |
| Silver Eagle M1102 | 2005 |
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.