Recall 16V525000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 2014-2016 HEIL FLATBED
RECALL This recall affects up to 203 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V525000 |
| Manufacturer | Heil Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 203 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 HEIL CRUDE TRAILER, 2014 HEIL DRY BULK TRAILER, 2014 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER, 2014 HEIL FLATBED, 2015 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER, 2015 HEIL DRY BULK TRAILER, 2015 HEIL FLATBED, 2015 HEIL CRUDE TRAILER, 2016 HEIL FLATBED, 2016 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER, 2016 HEIL DRY BULK TRAILER, 2016 HEIL CRUDE TRAILER
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Defect Description
Heil Company (Heil) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Petroleum, Crude, Dry Bulk and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 18, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety Consequence
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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. The recall began on September 23, 2016. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.
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