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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V525📅 Jul 11, 2016

2014–2016 Heil Crude Trailer & 2014–2016 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
16V525000
Manufacturer
Heil Company
Vehicles affected
203
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-800-400-6913
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 30, 2016
Built
Jan 1, 2014 – Jun 18, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V525 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V525?

2014–2016 Heil Crude Trailer & 2014–2016 Heil DRY Bulk Trailer + 2 more. 203 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Heil dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-400-6913.