Heil 1978 Structure recall
Recalled March 16, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V072000 · Heil
Remedy
REPAIRS WILL CONSIST OF A LAPPER BAND BEING PLACED OVER THE GIRTH SEAM AND THE INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS WHICH CAN BE AIR TESTED TO DETERMINE IF A FAILURE IS DEVELOPING.
Units
8 units
Description
THE GIRTH SEAM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH CAN CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE TANK FAILS, BRINGING THE TRAILER TO A STOP.
What to do
REPAIRS WILL CONSIST OF A LAPPER BAND BEING PLACED OVER THE GIRTH SEAM AND THE INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS WHICH CAN BE AIR TESTED TO DETERMINE IF A FAILURE IS DEVELOPING.
Product
Heil HEIL
Manufacturer(s)
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →