Vehicle recall 09V029000 · January 16, 2009
2005-2008 Heil Petro
The integrity of the hanger bracing could result in cracking at the rear of the suspension frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Heil is recalling 294 my 2005-2008 heil petro trailers equipped with intra-lite frames. The integrity of the hanger bracing could result in cracking at the rear of the suspension frame.
- Consequence
- Such a crack, if left unattended, could progress to an abrupt failure in the hanger, which could cause a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Heil will replace the front suspension two attachment point bolted hanger cross brace with a six attachment bolted cross brace kit to reinforce the frame structure. In addition, the brake air reservoir mounting will be changed from direct frame mount to bracket attachment mount. The recall began on January 8, 2009. Owners may contact heil at 1-800-400-6913.
- Notes
- Heil recall no. EWR282.CUSTOMERS may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 2009
- Filed by
- HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer campaign
- EWR282
- Owner notification
- January 8, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 294
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heil Petro (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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