NHTSA Recall 17V606000: Caliper (service brakes) and service brakes, air
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 20 vehicles. It affects 2018 Silver Eagle VAST-20W.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V606000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | September 28, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company (Silver Eagle) is recalling certain 2018 Vast20W converter dolly trailers, equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Silver Eagle has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by Meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. The recall began on October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Silver Eagle customer service at 1-800-547-6792 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V606000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle VAST-20W | 2018 |
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.