2003 Heil TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Heil Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Heil Trailer has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Heil Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Antilock: ABS warning light

Recall 03V-397 · Oct 15, 2003 · 171 vehicles

Risk. IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Heil.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trailer median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trailer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2003 HEIL TRAILER HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT AND PARTS FROM TRUCK STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0552-89. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
Complaint 10322002 · Mar 24, 2010

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