Heil recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Heil Cp Python 2006–2009
- Heil Rapid Rail 2006–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V076000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Heil Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 522
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2006 to Jul 22, 2009
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- 227
Notes
Heil's recall no. 227.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.