| Make : HEIL | Model : HEIL | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V072000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19790316 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HEIL COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HEIL COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE GIRTH SEAM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH CAN CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE TANK FAILS, BRINGING THE TRAILER TO A STOP. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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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