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NHTSA Recall 06V045000: Structure

HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 1999–2006 Heil California Pull.

87
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (February 16)
NHTSA campaign06V045000
Manufacturer campaignEWR282
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedFebruary 10, 2006
Owner notificationFebruary 16, 2006
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain pull trailers equipped with air ride suspensions, the integrity of the weld sequencing could potentially result in cracking at the rear of the suspension frame.

Safety risk

Such a crack, if left unattended could progress to an abrupt failure in the dolly frame. Failure to have the unit upgraded could result in a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will upgrade the welding which involves the addition of a steel bar to reinforce the frame structure. The recall began on february 16, 2006. Owners may contact heil at 1-800-400-6913, extension 353 or 574.

Notes

Heil recall no. Ewr282. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V045000

Make and modelModel years
Heil California Pull1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.