HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 15, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUMP BODY HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILS

CERTAIN DUMP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM HEIL HOIST HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. WHILE IN USE, THE HOIST CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE DUMP BODY TO ABRUPTLY FALL FROM THE "DUMP" POSITION ONTO THE CHASSIS.

NHTSA ID: 05E075000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 90

Consequence Summary:

PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

HEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 800-824-4345.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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