2000 HEIL TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
The 2000 HEIL TRAILER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Recalls for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 177 vehicles.
Recall 00V127001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT: PETROLEUM TANKER TRAILERS EQUIPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AIR DRYERS. THE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE REED COVERS ON EITHER END OF THE TRAILER AIR DRYER MAY CRACK CAUSING THE BOLT HEADS TO COME OFF.
Consequence: THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAK AIR OUT FROM THE AIR DRYER CAUSING A LOW AIR WARNING BUZZER AND EVENTUALLY THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES COMING TO FULL APPLY OR THE TRAILER'S PARKING BRAKES CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: BENDIX IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT. BENDIX WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER AIR DRYERS WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 03V397000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 171 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER.
Safety Rating for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 HEIL TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 HEIL TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEIL TRAILER
- 1999 HEIL TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2000 HEIL TRAILER (current)
- 2001 HEIL TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2002 HEIL TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2003 HEIL TRAILER — 1 complaint
Other HEIL Models
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- 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