NHTSA Recall 19V380000
Filed by HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. Component: Structure. Reported 2019-05-19. An estimated 769 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Entrans International LLC (Entrans) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid trailers. Cracks may develop in the front and rear areas of the frame.
Risk
A cracking frame may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Entrans will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the frames, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Entrans International customer service at 1-800-400-6913, extension 2978.
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.