2002 Heil Trailer Recall Information and Defects
The 2002 Heil Trailer has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL. These critical defects primarily concern abs warning light. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Abs Warning Light Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 03V397000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 2003-10-27
Description
On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
Consequence
In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
Corrective Action
Detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at
1-800-478-1793 or heil at
1-800-400-6913
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (
1-888-327-4236)
