Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HEIL
Model Of Vehicle
CRUDE TRAILER
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V525000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heil Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140101
End Of Manufacture
20160618
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
203
Date Owners Notified
20160930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Heil Company
Date Report Received
20160711