Recall 06V045000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 1999-2006 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
RECALL This recall affects up to 87 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V045000 |
| Manufacturer | HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 87 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PULL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS, THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD SEQUENCING COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CRACKING AT THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION FRAME.
Safety Consequence
SUCH A CRACK, IF LEFT UNATTENDED COULD PROGRESS TO AN ABRUPT FAILURE IN THE DOLLY FRAME. FAILURE TO HAVE THE UNIT UPGRADED COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE WELDING WHICH INVOLVES THE ADDITION OF A STEEL BAR TO REINFORCE THE FRAME STRUCTURE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 1-800-400-6913, EXTENSION 353 OR 574.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 16V525000 | 2016 HEIL FLATBED | PARKING BRAKE | 203 | |
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| 10V076000 | 2008 HEIL CP PYTHON | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 522 | |
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