Heil Company | NHTSA Recall #16V525000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V525000 by Heil Company. Affecting model year 2014-2016 petroleum, crude, dry bulk and flatbed trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to june 18, 2016 Includes 203 affected units, Improperly Machined Trailer Spring Brake Valve, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 petroleum, crude, dry bulk and flatbed trailers manufactured january 1, 2014, to june 18, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V525000
Manufacturer: Heil Company
Report Received Date: 2016-07-11T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined trailer spring brake valve
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3m22.a77e~rj2z
NHTSA ID: 16V525000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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