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Network/ United States/ Heil/ 16V525000

Heil · United States · Crit

Heil Flatbed, Petroleum Pull Trailer +2 more: Parking brake

Affects Heil Flatbed, Petroleum Pull Trailer, Dry Bulk Trailer, Crude Trailer · 2014–2016 — about 203 vehicles.

The hazard

If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

Heil will contact owners and Bendix will provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational