- The problem
- On certain trailers equipped with bendix ec-30t electronic control units (ecu). If the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp circuit experiences an electrical short and the short is not repaired, the high side power switch inside the ecu that controls the illumination of the trailer-mounted abs warning lamp may eventually become thermally stressed and experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- In an over-current condition in the ecu and lead to excessive heat, smoke, and possible fire.
- The fix
- Detailed instructions and also provide a labor allowance for the repair. 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 bendix at 1-800-478-1793 or heil at 1-800-400-6913.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Heil Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Heil Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2003 for the ABS warning light.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Heil Trailer recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle equipment: petroleum tanker trailers equiped with bendix air brake system air dryers. The retaining bolts for the reed covers on either end of the trailer air dryer may crack causing the bolt heads to come off.
- The risk
- The air brake system can leak air out from the air dryer causing a low air warning buzzer and eventually the trailer parking brakes coming to full apply or the trailer's parking brakes can engage without prior warning.
- The fix
- Bendix is conducting the owner notification for this recall. Owners are instructed to contact bendix at 1-800-478-1793 to receive a replacement unit. Bendix will replace the trailer air dryers without charge.
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Does the 2000 Heil Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Heil Trailer: ABS warning light (October 2003); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Heil Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Heil Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Heil Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Heil Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data