THE GIRTH SEAM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH CAN CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE TANK FAILS
— Recall Campaign #79V072000
THE GIRTH SEAM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH CAN CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE TANK FAILS, BRINGING THE TRAILER TO A STOP.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V072000
| Manufacturer: | HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO |
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| Recall date: | March 16, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V072000 |
| Units affected: | 8 |
- Description:
- THE GIRTH SEAM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK WHICH CAN CONTINUE TO GROW UNTIL THE TANK FAILS, BRINGING THE TRAILER TO A STOP.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPAIRS WILL CONSIST OF A LAPPER BAND BEING PLACED OVER THE GIRTH SEAM AND THE INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS WHICH CAN BE AIR TESTED TO DETERMINE IF A FAILURE IS DEVELOPING.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS, TANK.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CHEMICAL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE TRAILER STOPS SUDDENLY, A TRAFFIC HAZARD WOULDEXIST WITH A HIGH POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE RELEASE OFHAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN THE TANK CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: FAILURE CANNOT BE DETECTED BECAUSE THE CONTENTS DO NOT LEAK FROM A CRACKIN THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE TANK.