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Heil 2014–2016 Parking Brake recall

Recalled July 11, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V525000 · Heil

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
203 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Heil CRUDE TRAILER · Heil DRY BULK TRAILER · Heil FLATBED · Heil PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Manufacturer(s)
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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