redundant HEIL TRAILER entry: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by redundant HEIL TRAILER entry in 2000. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 3, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEIL/BENDIX TRAILER AIR DRYER

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.

NHTSA ID: 00V127001

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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