NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Heil Cargo Tank Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Heil Cargo Tank has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heil dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Heil Cargo Tank. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA #17V735000

Reported November 20, 2017 · Burch Tank and Truck

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Defect description

Burch Tank and Truck (Burch) is recalling certain 2017 Heil Cargo tank trailers, equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.

Safety consequence

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Burch has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by Meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Burch customer service at 1-800-882-7640 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.

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.

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