Heil 2000–2014 Trailer Hitches recall
Recalled December 1, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V761000 · Heil
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
129 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Heil PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →