Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V761000 Reported December 1, 2014

Secondary coupling system on pull trailer may fail

Heil Trailer International, Co · N/A · 129 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V761000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Heil Trailer International, Co
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
129
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 1, 2014
Completion Rate
66.38

Defect Summary

Heil company (heil) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 petroleum pull trailers manufactured august 29, 2000, to september 12, 2014. on the affected trailers, the cables of the secondary coupling system may fail to keep the trailer connected to the tow vehicle if the pintle hitch connection should fail.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Heil will notify owners and dealers and will install larger diameter secondary coupling cables, free of charge. the recall began on december 29, 2014. owners may contact heil customer service at 1-800-400-6913.

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 14V761000 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 14V761000

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

What is recall 14V761000?

NHTSA recall 14V761000 was issued by Heil Trailer International, Co on December 1, 2014. It addresses: Secondary coupling system on pull trailer may fail. The recall affects approximately 129 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 14V761000 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.