Heil California Pull 2000

Model California Pull made in 2000 by Heil got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE
06V045000HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONALfrom 01/01/1999 to 01/31/2006V (Vehicle)8702/16/2006ODIHEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL02/10/200602/14/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain pull trailers equipped with air ride suspensions, the integrity of the weld sequencing could potentially result in cracking at the rear of the suspension frame.
Consequence SummarySuch a crack, if left unattended could progress to an abrupt failure in the dolly frame. failure to have the unit upgraded could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will upgrade the welding which involves the addition of a steel bar to reinforce the frame structure. the recall began on february 16, 2006. owners may contact heil at 1-800-400-6913, extension 353 or 574.
NotesHeil 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PE05067HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL12/08/200503/16/2006SUSPENSION-FRAME CRACKS06V045000
 Odi determined that two subject trailers experienced complete frame separations. heil had initiated an owner notification program, which paid for the complete repair of all subject trailers.given that the subject trailers were fuel tankers, odi was concerned about heil's decision to conduct a field action in lieu of a safety recall.after reviewing heil's prior recall history and discussing the failures with involved fleets, odi contacted heil to discuss the matter.during our discussion, the safety risks associated with a 6,000 gallon gasoline tanker separating from the tow bar mechanism were discussed. as a result, heil decided to conduct a safety recall.