NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V076000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Published March 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2010
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.
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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