Recalls for your 1999 Heil Trailer

Recalls for 1999 Heil Trailer

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Kenworth 18 Wheeler

J Wells S posted a photo:

Kenworth 18 Wheeler

Truck Stops of America at the Richwood Rd exit off of I75/I71 around mile marker 175 just South of Cincinnati in Walton, KY. The tractor isn't anything all that interesting, but I thought the trailer was. I just don't know what he was hauling.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
Vehicle equipment: petroleum tanker trailers equiped with bendix air brake system air dryers.  The retaining bolts for the reed covers on either end of the trailer air dryer may crack causing the bolt heads to come off.

Consequence
The air brake system can leak air out from the air dryer causing a low air warning buzzer and eventually the trailer parking brakes coming to full apply or the trailer's parking brakes can engage without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall.  Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.  Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.

Notes
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this campaign.  Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.if owners do not receive a replacement unit free of charge within a reasonable time should contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-to-dot (1-888-327-4236).