Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
SUSPENSION-FRAME CRACKS
Manufacturer: HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 06V045000.
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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.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.