1993 HEIL F5000 Recall

Campaign:: 95V196000 on 10/31/1995
Component:: Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:: 12/31/1990 - 11/30/1994
Affected:: 115
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.