HEIL 1614 9999: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05E075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HEIL | 1614 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-09-30 | 2005-11-15 | 2005-11-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Heil Company
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN DUMP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM HEIL HOIST HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. WHILE IN USE, THE HOIST CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE DUMP BODY TO ABRUPTLY FALL FROM THE "DUMP" POSITION ONTO THE CHASSIS.
PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
HEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 800-824-4345.
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
