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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V761000

TRAILER HITCHES

Published December 1, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 1, 2014

What's the hazard

Heil Company (Heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 Petroleum Pull Trailers manufactured August 29, 2000, to September 12, 2014. On the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.

What to do

Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.

Recall details

Brand
HEIL
Model
PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Manufacturer
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO
Lot
2004 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2001 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2000 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2011 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2010 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2009 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2007 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2005 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2003 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2013 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2014 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2008 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2012 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2006 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | 2002 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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