Heil California Pull (1999-2006): Structure
Recall 06V045000 · Feb 10, 2006 · Heil Trailer International
87
vehicles affected
87
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V045000
- Date
- Feb 10, 2006
- Maker
- Heil Trailer International
- Units affected
- 87
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 1999-2006
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Heil | California Pull | 1999-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V045000?
1 model: Heil California Pull (1999-2006), about 87 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V045000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.