2008 Heil Cp Python | 2008 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Cp Python | 2007 Heil Rapid Rail | 2006 Heil Rapid Rail | 2007 Heil Cp Python | 2006 Heil Cp Python — Equipment: mechanical
Published March 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V076000, published March 3, 2010. Recalling firm: HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO; 2008 Heil Cp Python | 2008 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Cp Python | 2007 Heil Rapid Rail | 2006 Heil Rapid Rail | 2007 Heil Cp Python | 2006 Heil Cp Python — Equipment: mechanical.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- HEIL
- Model
- CP PYTHON
- Manufacturer
- HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO
- Lot
- 2008 HEIL CP PYTHON | 2008 HEIL RAPID RAIL | 2009 HEIL RAPID RAIL | 2009 HEIL CP PYTHON | 2007 HEIL RAPID RAIL | 2006 HEIL RAPID RAIL | 2007 HEIL CP PYTHON | 2006 HEIL CP PYTHON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Heil Cp Python | 2008 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Rapid Rail | 2009 Heil Cp Python | 2007 Heil Rapid Rail | 2006 Heil Rapid Rail | 2007 Heil Cp Python | 2006 Heil Cp Python — Equipment: mechanical recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V076000 on March 3, 2010. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HEIL. Model: CP PYTHON.