NHTSA Recall 16V525000: Parking brake
Heil Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 203 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Heil Crude Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V525000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heil Company (Heil) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Petroleum, Crude, Dry Bulk and Flatbed trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to June 18, 2016. These trailers are equipped with certain Bendix SR5 spring brake valves which may have been improperly machined which could cause a delay of application of the spring brakes while parking.
Safety risk
If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Heil will contact owners and Bendix will provide a remedy kit, complete with instructions, to repair any affected SR-5 trailer relay valves, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2016. 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 16V525000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heil Crude Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Dry Bulk Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Flatbed | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.