2008 Heil Petro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Heil Petro. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Heil Petro. Newest first.
Heil IS recalling 294 my 2005-2008 heil petro trailers equipped with intra-lite frames. the integrity of the hanger bracing could 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 hanger, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Heil will replace the front suspension two attachment point bolted hanger cross brace with a six attachment bolted cross brace kit to reinforce the frame structure. in addition, the brake air reservoir mounting will be changed from direct frame mount to bracket attachment mount. the recall began on january 8, 2009. owners may contact heil at 1-800-400-6913.
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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