Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Equipment: PetroleUM Tanker Trailers Equiped With Bendix Air Brake System Air Dryers. The Retaining Bolts For The Reed Covers On Either End Of The Trailer Air Dryer May Crack Causing The Bolt Heads To Come Off.
Make Of Vehicle
HEIL
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V127001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Air Brake System Can Leak Air Out From The Air Dryer Causing A Low Air Warning Buzzer And Eventually The Trailer Parking Brakes Coming To Full Apply Or The Trailer’S Parking Brakes Can Engage Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Bendix Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification For This Recall. Owners Are Instructed To Contact Bendix At 1-800-478-1793 To Receive A Replacement Unit. Bendix Will Replace The Trailer Air Dryers Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Heil Trailer International
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Heil Trailer International
Date Report Received
20000403