Vehicle recall 95V196000 · October 12, 1995

Heil F5000, HP3 and 1 more model

The air brake line fittings on the pusher axle were installed so that one of the air lines can be damaged as the truck is loaded and operated.

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

Summary: The air brake line fittings on the pusher axle were installed so that one of the air lines can be damaged as the truck is loaded and operated.
Consequence: The air line can develop a leak increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: The air lines and fittings will be modified and re-routed to eliminate the interference with the axle vent.
Notes: System: brakes; air systems; lines; hose; non-metallic. Vehicle description: front and rear loading garbage trucks mounted on mack chassis with "camelback" suspensions and "ridewell" pusher axles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact heil at 1-800-258-7251. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V196000
Reported to NHTSA: October 12, 1995
Filed by: HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL IND.
Owner notification: December 1, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 115
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 95V196000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Heil F5000 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Heil HP3 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Heil HP4 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

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