The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V380000·Announced 2019-05-19

Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid Trailers Recalled for Frame Cracking

Entrans is recalling 2017-2020 Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid trailers because frame cracks may develop, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame cracking) that increases the risk of a crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Entrans International LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid trailers. The recall involves 769 units where cracks may develop in the front and rear areas of the frame.

A cracking frame may affect vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. Entrans will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the frames free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2019.

Owners may contact Entrans International customer service at 1-800-400-6913, extension 2978. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HEIL AJB9-1040 HYBRID
Brand
HEIL
Manufacturer
Entrans International LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
769

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 (1)

  • AJB9-1040 HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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