NHTSA Recall 00V127001: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Heil Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V127001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V127001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.