Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E075000 Reported November 15, 2005

Dump body hydraulic cylinder fails

Heil Trailer International, Co · N/A · 90 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E075000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
90
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 15, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain dump trucks equipped with custom heil hoist hydraulic cylinders. while in use, the hoist can fail, allowing the dump body to abruptly fall from the "dump" position onto the chassis.

Safety Consequence

Placing a load on the truck could cause the body to fall increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Heil will notify its owners and replace the hydraulic cylinder free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2005. owners may contact heil at 800-824-4345.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Heil Trailer International, Co dealer and reference recall ID 05E075000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E075000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E075000?

NHTSA recall 05E075000 was issued by Heil Trailer International, Co on November 15, 2005. It addresses: Dump body hydraulic cylinder fails. The recall affects approximately 90 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Heil Trailer International, Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E075000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.