NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Heil Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Heil Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Heil Trailer. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Heil dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Heil Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
HEIL/BENDIX TRAILER AIR DRYER
NHTSA #00V127001 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 3, 2000 · HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
BENDIX IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT.IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT UNIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-TO-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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