Heil Trailer International | NHTSA Recall #00V127001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V127001 by Heil Trailer International. Includes 6 affected units, HEIL/BENDIX TRAILER AIR DRYER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V127001

Manufacturer: Heil Trailer International

Report Received Date: 2000-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Heil/bendix trailer air dryer

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tzfx_kfdp-2ebb

NHTSA ID: 00V127001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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