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1999-2000 Heil Trailer recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Heil Trailer International reported this safety recall on April 3, 2000. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Apr 3, 2000

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle equipment: petroleum tanker trailers equiped with bendix air brake system air dryers. The retaining bolts for the reed covers on either end of the trailer air dryer may crack causing the bolt heads to come off.
Risk
The air brake system can leak air out from the air dryer causing a low air warning buzzer and eventually the trailer parking brakes coming to full apply or the trailer's parking brakes can engage without prior warning.
Remedy
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 to receive a replacement unit. Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.

Recall number 00V127001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V127001

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Heil Trailer hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 00V127001, reported on April 3, 2000, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V127001?

Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1‑800‑478‑1793 to receive a replacement unit. Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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