Recalls for your 2000 Heil Trailer

Recalls for 2000 Heil Trailer

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Kenworth 18 Wheeler

J Wells S posted a photo:

Kenworth 18 Wheeler

Truck Stops of America at the Richwood Rd exit off of I75/I71 around mile marker 175 just South of Cincinnati in Walton, KY. The tractor isn't anything all that interesting, but I thought the trailer was. I just don't know what he was hauling.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
Vehicle equipment: petroleum tanker trailers equiped with bendix air brake system air dryers.  The retaining bolts for the reed covers on either end of the trailer air dryer may crack causing the bolt heads to come off.

Consequence
The air brake system can leak air out from the air dryer causing a low air warning buzzer and eventually the trailer parking brakes coming to full apply or the trailer's parking brakes can engage without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall.  Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.  Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.

Notes
Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this campaign.  Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit.if owners do not receive a replacement unit free of charge within a reasonable time should contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-to-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT


Posted on: 2003-10-27
Description
On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu).  If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.  

Consequence
In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.

Corrective Action
Detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or heil at 1-800-400-6913.  

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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