Heil recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Burch Tank and Truck (Burch) is recalling certain 2017 Heil Cargo tank trailers, equipped with MPA/MTA suspensions and Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.
What could happen
If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Burch has notified owners, and fleets will be reimbursed by Meritor to inspect the bolts, and replace any loose or missing ones. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact Burch customer service at 1-800-882-7640 or the Meritor call center at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
- Heil Cargo Tank 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V735000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Burch Tank And Truck
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 18, 2017 to Sep 11, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper; Service brakes, air
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.