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Heil Flatbed Recall 16V525: Trailer May Roll Away After Parking Due to Brake Delay

NHTSA campaign 16V525, reported July 11, 2016, 203 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Heil trailers from model years 2014 to 2016, built between January 1, 2014 and June 18, 2016, may have Bendix SR5 spring brake valves that were improperly machined. This can delay the application of the spring brakes when the trailer is parked.

If the spring brakes apply late, the trailer may roll away after it has been uncoupled from the tractor, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should take this seriously and avoid leaving an affected trailer unattended until the repair is done.

Heil will contact affected owners, and Bendix will supply a free remedy kit with instructions to repair the SR5 trailer relay valves. You can reach Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913, and you should also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V525Heil Company
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
Heil Company (Heil) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Petroleum, Crude, Dry Bulk and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 18, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Heil will contact owners and Bendix will provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Heil Crude Trailer201420152016
Heil DRY Bulk Trailer201420152016
Heil Flatbed201420152016
Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer201420152016