Recall 14V761000: 2005–2014 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 1, 2014
Vehicles affected
129
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2006 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2007 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2008 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2009 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2010 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2011 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2012 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2013 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2014 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V761000
Manufacturer
Heil Company
Owner letters
Dec 29, 2014
Components
Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology