2005–2008 Heil Petro recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Heil is recalling 294 my 2005-2008 heil Petro trailers equipped with intra-lite frames. The integrity of the hanger bracing could result in cracking at the rear of the suspension frame.
💥 The risk
Such a crack, if left unattended, could progress to an abrupt failure in the hanger, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
Heil will replace the front suspension two attachment point bolted hanger cross brace with a six attachment bolted cross brace kit to reinforce the frame structure. In addition, the brake air reservoir mounting will be changed from direct frame mount to bracket attachment mount. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact heil at 1-800-400-6913.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V029000
- Manufacturer recall #
- EWR282
- Manufacturer
- HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
- Vehicles affected
- 294
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-400-6913
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 8, 2009
- Built
- Jan 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Heil recall no. EWR282.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .