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Heil Equipment recall
Recalled November 15, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E075000 · Heil
Hazard
PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
HEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 800-824-4345.
Units
90 units
Description
CERTAIN DUMP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM HEIL HOIST HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. WHILE IN USE, THE HOIST CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE DUMP BODY TO ABRUPTLY FALL FROM THE "DUMP" POSITION ONTO THE CHASSIS.
What to do
HEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 800-824-4345.
Product
Heil 1614
Manufacturer(s)
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →