2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
The 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL, potentially affecting up to 87 vehicles.
Recall 06V045000 — STRUCTURE
| 87 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 5TH WHEEL 2005 HEARTLAND LANDMARK GRAND CANYON RV. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 21, 2006. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER, AND IT WAS SAGGING FROM THE BOTTOM. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT ON JANUARY 6, 2007. THE DEALER NOTICED THE 5TH WHEEL FRAME WAS CRACKED AND STATED THAT THE CRACK WAS IN THE I-BEAM OF THE FRAME. THE RV DEALER WOULD NOT GIVE REFUNDS, NOR DID HE WANT A NON RESALABLE CAMPER ON HIS LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE IN INDIANA AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE DEALER SOLD HER A VEHICLE THAT WAS UNSAFE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL
- 2000 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
- 2001 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
- 2002 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
- 2003 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
- 2004 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
- 2005 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL (current)
- 2006 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 0 complaints
Other HEIL Models
- HEIL TRAILER — 1 total complaint
- HEIL AJB9-1040 HYBRID — 0 total complaints
- HEIL APX9-1040 — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CARGO TANK — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CP PYTHON — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CRUDE TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- HEIL DRY BULK TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON — 0 total complaints