NHTSA Recall 11V479000: Slack adjusters (service brakes)
SILVER EAGLE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Silver Eagle Falcon.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V479000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Report received | September 16, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Silver eagle is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 hawk, tandem and falcon dollies manufactured from november 18, 2010, through march 24, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Safety risk
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Silver eagle will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 1, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-855-857-8645.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V479000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle Falcon | 2010, 2011 |
| Silver Eagle Hawk | 2010, 2011 |
| Silver Eagle Tandem | 2010, 2011 |
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.