Vehicle recall 73V010000 · January 18, 1973

1971-1973 Heil Heil

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Heil campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that the chalmer series 100SUSPENSION issusceptible to early fatigue cracking at the connection of thetowers to axle.if this condition exists it can allow the axleto become loose.(correct by inspecting and reforce by weldingextension gussets to modifytowers.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V010000
Reported to NHTSA: January 18, 1973
Filed by: HEIL COMPANY
Owner notification: December 15, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 27
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 73V010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Heil Heil (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971

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