NHTSA Recall 08V188000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V188000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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 08V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle Falcon Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Silver Eagle Hawk Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Silver Eagle Tandem Dollies | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.