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SevereNHTSA·16V525000·Announced 2016-07-11

Heil Recalls 2014-2016 Trailers Due to Spring Brake Valve Defect

Heil is recalling 2014-2016 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Heil Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Petroleum, Crude, Dry Bulk, and Flatbed trailers manufactured between January 1, 2014, and June 18, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that may have been improperly machined. This defect could cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes while the trailer is parked.

If the spring brakes are delayed in applying, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor. This condition increases the risk of a crash or injury. The recall began on September 23, 2016.

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. Owners may also contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HEIL FLATBED, PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER, DRY BULK TRAILER, CRUDE TRAILER
Brand
HEIL
Manufacturer
Heil Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
203

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • FLATBED
  • PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
  • DRY BULK TRAILER
  • CRUDE TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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