Recall 13V373 covers 155 1999-2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W and VAST-20W trailer converter dollies for axle-beam cracking. Silver Eagle provides a free replacement axle beam.
Silver Eagle is recalling 155 1999-2001 CSL-20W and VAST-20W trailer converter dollies because the axle beam was built with a downward-facing center hole that can start a stress crack and lead to axle failure. If the axle fails, the dolly can steer erratically and swerve, which increases crash risk; the Silver Eagle dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
A trailer converter dolly uses a non-powered axle assembly to carry the dolly and trailer load while it tracks behind a truck. On the 1999-2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W and VAST-20W dollies, the axle beam is the crossmember that supports the wheels and takes bending load as the dolly moves.
In recall 13V373, the affected axle beam was built with a hole in the center of the beam pointing downward. That places the hole on the tension side of the beam, where the metal is pulled as the axle flexes under load. The hole creates a stress point, and a crack can form from that area. If the crack grows, the axle fails.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not rely on noise, handling feel, or a visible symptom to tell them the axle beam has started to crack.
Who's affected?
Spans the CSL-20W and VAST-20W trailer models across the 1999, 2000, and 2001 model years, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2001 Silver Eagle VAST-20W | rear suspension |
| 2000 Silver Eagle VAST-20W | rear suspension |
| 1999 Silver Eagle VAST-20W | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 155 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An axle failure can make the dolly steer erratically and swerve, increasing crash risk. If the dolly feels unstable, swerves, or tracks strangely, pull over when safe and stop using it until Silver Eagle confirms the axle beam status. Repair will be free at any franchised Silver Eagle dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1999-2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W or VAST-20W trailer converter dolly is included in this recall.
- Inspect the axle beam center hole before using the dolly; the affected axle beam has the hole pointing downward and can fail from stress cracking.
- Contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792 for recall instructions and reference recall number 13V373 when you call.
- Ask Silver Eagle whether your dolly qualifies for the free replacement axle beam or the $500 replacement-dolly credit for scrapping the old dolly.
- Avoid using the dolly until Silver Eagle confirms the axle beam position and the recall remedy path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
Silver Eagle's process starts with an inspection of the dolly axle beam center hole position. If the dolly is included, Silver Eagle provides either a free replacement axle beam or $500 toward a replacement dolly when the old dolly is scrapped. Installation of the replacement axle beam is the owner's responsibility. Because the remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the current repair path with Silver Eagle before arranging work. The final recall remedy is free once it opens, but installation charges are not described as covered in the remedy text.
Timeline
| August 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V373?
Recall 13V373 covers 155 1999-2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W and VAST-20W trailer converter dollies built with the axle beam center hole facing downward. That hole location can cause a stress crack in the axle beam and lead to axle failure.
What should I do if my 1999-2001 Silver Eagle CSL-20W or VAST-20W is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific dolly is included in recall 13V373. If it is, inspect the axle beam center hole position, then contact Silver Eagle at 1-800-547-6792 to arrange the recall remedy and reference recall number 13V373.
Is the recall remedy free?
Yes, with an important limit. Silver Eagle provides a free replacement axle beam under recall 13V373, but the filing says installation is the owner's responsibility. Owners with an affected dolly can instead receive $500 toward a replacement dolly after scrapping the old dolly.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is erratic steering from axle failure. If the axle beam cracks and fails, the converter dolly can swerve, increasing crash risk. Confirm the VIN and axle beam configuration before regular use, then follow Silver Eagle's remedy instructions.
When did Silver Eagle start this recall?
Silver Eagle began recall 13V373 on September 20, 2013. Because these dollies are older and ownership records change, check your VIN even if no letter reached you, then contact Silver Eagle with the recall number if the dolly is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V373000 |
|---|---|
| Silver Eagle customer service | 1-800-547-6792 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V373 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V373000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →