HEIL 2004 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2004 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER
Brand
HEIL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2004
Heil Company is recalling certain 2004 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER vehicles due to trailer hitches issues. A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from th.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026