Reported Mar 16, 19798 vehicles affectedHEIL COMPANY
The defect
The girth seam may develop a crack which can continue to grow until the tank fails, bringing the trailer to a stop.
The remedy
Repairs will consist of a lapper band being placed over the girth seam and the installation of fittings which can be air tested to determine if a failure IS developing.
Vehicle description: trailers, tank.system: structure; chemical tank.consequences of defect: if the trailer stops suddenly, a traffic hazard wouldexist with a high possibility of a vehicle accident. Also, the release ofhazardous material in the tank can cause serious personal injury.note: failure cannot be detected because the contents do not leak from a crackin the affected area of the tank.