NHTSA Campaign 10V076000 — HEIL CP PYTHON 2008 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 10V076000. Vehicle: HEIL CP PYTHON. Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V076000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | HEIL CP PYTHON |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Manufacturer | HEIL COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | 227 |
Official 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.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86219 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V076000 |
| Make | HEIL |
| Model | CP PYTHON |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | 227 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL |
| Manufacturer Name | HEIL COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2006-08-02 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2009-07-22 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 522 |
| Action Date | 2010-03-10 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO |
| Report Date | 2010-03-03 |
| Notification Date | 2010-03-03 |
| Official 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. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035280000845774000000343 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |