Recall 16V525000: 2014–2016 Heil Crude Trailer, 2014–2016 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer, 2014–2016 Heil Flatbed +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 11, 2016
Vehicles affected
203
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Heil will contact owners and Bendix will provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. 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

  • 2014 Heil Crude Trailer
  • 2015 Heil Crude Trailer
  • 2016 Heil Crude Trailer
  • 2014 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer
  • 2015 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer
  • 2016 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer
  • 2014 Heil Flatbed
  • 2015 Heil Flatbed
  • 2016 Heil Flatbed
  • 2014 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2015 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer
  • 2016 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V525000
Manufacturer
Heil Company
Owner letters
Sep 30, 2016
Components
Parking brake (Brakes)

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