Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HEIL
Model Of Vehicle
PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
14V761000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heil Company
Start Of Manufacture
20000829
End Of Manufacture
20140912
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
129
Date Owners Notified
20141229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Heil Company
Date Report Received
20141201