RecallRepo

NHTSA Recall 16V525000

Filed by HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 2016-07-11. An estimated 203 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

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 the manufacturer will 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Does this recall apply to your car? Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →

Vehicles covered by this recall