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NHTSA Campaign 05E075000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by HEIL COMPANY · Reported Nov 15, 2005 · 90 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HEIL 1614 90

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05E075000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.