Recall 10V076000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Defect in 2006-2009 HEIL CP PYTHON
RECALL This recall affects up to 522 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V076000 |
| Manufacturer | HEIL COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 522 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
HEIL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 RAPID RAIL AND CP PYTHON BODIES GARBAGE TRUCKS WITH BOLT-ON REAR HINGE ASSEMBLIES. AFFECTED BODIES ARE THOSE WHICH HAVE A BOLT ON REAR HINGE ASSEMBLY BUT DO NOT HAVE STRUCTURAL GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE Z-PLATE. CRACKING CAN OCCUR IN THE Z-PLATE AREA AND A FAILURE CAN RESULT WHEN THE BODY IS IN THE RAISED POSITION DURING WASTE UNLOADING PROCEDURES.
Safety Consequence
THE BODY CAN BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN RAISED DURING DUMPING OPERATIONS AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO ROLL OVER ON ITS SIDE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE BOLT ON HINGE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 866-275-4345.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V525000 | 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE | EQUIPMENT | 1,360 | |
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| 19V380000 | 2019 HEIL AJB9-1040 HYBRID | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 769 | |
| 18V642000 | 2014 HEIL ROLLOFF BODY/HOIST | EQUIPMENT | 5,704 | |
| 17V735000 | 2017 HEIL CARGO TANK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | |
| 16V525000 | 2016 HEIL FLATBED | PARKING BRAKE | 203 | |
| 14V761000 | 2004 HEIL PETROLEUM PULL TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 129 | |
| 10V590000 | 2010 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2,201 | |
| 09V029000 | 2007 HEIL PETRO | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 294 | |
| 06V045000 | 2004 HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL | STRUCTURE | 87 |