Heil Company | NHTSA Recall #14V761000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V761000 by Heil Company. Affecting model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014 Includes 129 affected units, Secondary Coupling System On Pull Trailer may Fail, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014

Defect Summary

Heil company (heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014. on the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.

Corrective Action

Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. the recall began on december 29, 2014. owners may contact heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V761000
Manufacturer: Heil Company
Report Received Date: 2014-12-01T00:00:00
Subject: Secondary coupling system on pull trailer may fail
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Heil company (heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014. on the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.
Consequence Summary: A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. the recall began on december 29, 2014. owners may contact heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.38

Metadata

SID: row-2r72~qdg3~ab5y
NHTSA ID: 14V761000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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