2010 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Multipack | 2009 Heil Multipack | 2010 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Durapack Python | 2007 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Multipack | 2008 Heil Durapack Python | 2009 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Durapack Python | 2008 Heil Multipack | 2007 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Multipack — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Published December 1, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V590000, published December 1, 2010 and initiated November 22, 2010. Recalling firm: The Heil Co.; 2010 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Multipack | 2009 Heil Multipack | 2010 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Durapack Python | 2007 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Multipack | 2008 Heil Durapack Python | 2009 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Durapack Python | 2008 Heil Multipack | 2007 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Multipack — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
HEIL IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2010 DURAPACK AND MULTIPACK REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE AUTOMATED SIDE LOADERS WITH PYTHON LIFTS UTILIZING PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL (PLC) TO ACTIVATE GRABBER CLOSE AND LIFT FUNCTIONS. CARBON CAN BUILD UP ON INTERNAL RELAYS WITHIN THE PLC AND THIS CAN CAUSE A BRIDGING OR INADVERTENT CIRCUIT COMPLETION DUE TO VIBRATION.
What to do
HEIL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETROFIT KIT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TOLL FREE AT 1-866-275-4345.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HEIL
- Model
- DURAPACK PYTHON
- Manufacturer
- The Heil Co.
- Lot
- 2010 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2006 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2009 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2010 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2005 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2007 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2004 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2008 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2009 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2006 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2004 HEIL DURAPACK PYTHON | 2008 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2007 HEIL MULTIPACK | 2005 HEIL MULTIPACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Multipack | 2009 Heil Multipack | 2010 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Durapack Python | 2007 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Multipack | 2008 Heil Durapack Python | 2009 Heil Durapack Python | 2006 Heil Durapack Python | 2004 Heil Durapack Python | 2008 Heil Multipack | 2007 Heil Multipack | 2005 Heil Multipack — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V590000 on December 1, 2010. Reported hazard: HEIL IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2010 DURAPACK AND MULTIPACK REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE AUTOMATED SIDE LOADERS WITH PYTHON LIFTS UTILIZING PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL (PLC) TO ACTIVATE GRABBER CLOSE AND LIFT FUNCTIONS. CARBON CAN BUILD UP ON INTERNAL RELAYS WITHIN THE PLC AND THIS CAN CAUSE A BRIDGING OR INADVERTENT CIRCUIT COMPLETION DUE TO VIBRATION.
What should I do if I have this product?
HEIL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETROFIT KIT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TOLL FREE AT 1-866-275-4345.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HEIL. Model: DURAPACK PYTHON.