NHTSA Recall 14V761000: Trailer hitches
Heil Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 2000–2014 Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V761000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | December 1, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heil Company (Heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 Petroleum Pull Trailers manufactured August 29, 2000, to September 12, 2014. On the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.
Safety risk
A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2014. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V761000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.