2010 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2010 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2010 Silver Eagle Hawk | 2011 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2011 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2011 Silver Eagle Hawk — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
Published September 21, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 16, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V479000, published September 21, 2011 and initiated September 16, 2011. Recalling firm: Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company; 2010 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2010 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2010 Silver Eagle Hawk | 2011 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2011 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2011 Silver Eagle Hawk — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SILVER EAGLE
- Model
- TANDEM
- Manufacturer
- Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company
- Lot
- 2010 SILVER EAGLE TANDEM | 2010 SILVER EAGLE FALCON | 2010 SILVER EAGLE HAWK | 2011 SILVER EAGLE FALCON | 2011 SILVER EAGLE TANDEM | 2011 SILVER EAGLE HAWK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2010 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2010 Silver Eagle Hawk | 2011 Silver Eagle Falcon | 2011 Silver Eagle Tandem | 2011 Silver Eagle Hawk — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V479000 on September 21, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SILVER EAGLE. Model: TANDEM.