Technical Service Bulletin SB-18-300 — 2018 HEIL SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SB-18-300 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2018 HEIL SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
Heil has identified the potential for a weld defect on Heil® DuraPack® Front End Loaders, DuraPack® Python® Side Loaders, and DuraPack® Rapid Rail® Side Loaders equipped with the Service Hoist or Service Lift options manufactured from June 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Note that Service Hoist and Service Lift functions are almost identical, except that the Service Hoist includes truck-mounted hydraulic cylinders for lifting the body and a Service Lift requires a crane or other outside lifting device. The potential defect relates to off-spec welding of the Rear Pivot Pin Assemblies, Heil P/N 211-5256. These 2 pins (one on each side of the frame rail) hinge the body structure during Service Hoist or Service Lift raising and lowering operations.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.