Recall 09V029000: Heil trailer international

Report received

Jan 16, 2009

Manufacturer

Heil trailer international

Potentially affected

294vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Such a crack, if left unattended, could progress to an abrupt failure in the hanger, which could cause a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

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.