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StructureRecall 06V-045 · 1999–2006 Heil California Pull

HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL recall 06V-045 covers 87 1999–2006 Heil California Pull for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected871 model
ReportedFeb 10, 2006Owners notified Feb 16, 2006
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN PULL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AIR RIDE SUSPENSIONS, THE INTEGRITY OF THE WELD SEQUENCING COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CRACKING AT THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION FRAME.

The risk

SUCH A CRACK, IF LEFT UNATTENDED COULD PROGRESS TO AN ABRUPT FAILURE IN THE DOLLY FRAME. FAILURE TO HAVE THE UNIT UPGRADED COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE WELDING WHICH INVOLVES THE ADDITION OF A STEEL BAR TO REINFORCE THE FRAME STRUCTURE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 1-800-400-6913, EXTENSION 353 OR 574.

HEIL RECALL NO. EWR282. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Heil California Pull1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Built from January 1, 1999 to January 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. SUSPENSION-FRAME CRACKSPE05067 · closed Mar 16, 2006
    NHTSA