2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2014-12-01
Description
Heil company (heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014. On the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.
Consequence
A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2014. Owners may contact heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.
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.
DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2016-07-11
Description
Heil company (heil) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 petroleum, crude, dry bulk and flatbed trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to june 18, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain bendix sr5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Consequence
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.
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.