2017–2020 Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid Recall: Cracks may develop in the front and rear areas of the frame
NHTSA campaign 19V380000 · Structure · filed May 19, 2019 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
Entrans International LLC (Entrans) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid trailers. Cracks may develop in the front and rear areas of the frame.
The risk
A cracking frame may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Entrans will notify owners, and dealers will add reinforcement to the frames, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Entrans International customer service at 1-800-400-6913, extension 2978.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V380000. Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.