2004 Heil California Pull
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2004 Heil California Pull. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Heil California Pull. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Suspension-frame cracks
Odi determined that two subject trailers experienced complete frame separations. Heil had initiated an owner notification program, which paid for the complete repair of all subject trailers.given that the subject trailers were fuel tankers, odi was concerned about heil's decision to conduct a field action in lieu of a…
Odi determined that two subject trailers experienced complete frame separations. Heil had initiated an owner notification program, which paid for the complete repair of all subject trailers.given that the subject trailers were fuel tankers, odi was concerned about heil's decision to conduct a field action in lieu of a safety recall.after reviewing heil's prior recall history and discussing the failures with involved fleets, odi contacted heil to discuss the matter.during our discussion, the safety risks associated with a 6,000 gallon gasoline tanker separating from the tow bar mechanism were discussed. As a result, heil decided to conduct a safety recall.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10166606A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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