Heil Flatbed recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 11, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Heil Trailer International, CO recalls 2014–2016 Heil — 4 models

Recall number

16V525000

Brand / firm

Heil

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 203 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.