Heil Garbage Truck Recalls: 06-09 Model Garbage Trucks

March 7, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HEIL / CP PYTHON     2006-2009
     HEIL / RAPID RAIL     2006-2009
Manufacturer: HEIL COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 15, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V076000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 518
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THE BODY CAN BECOME UNSTABLE 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 866-275-4345.
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 .

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