2006–2009 Heil CP Python & 2006–2009 Heil Rapid Rail recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V076000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 227
- Manufacturer
- HEIL COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 522
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Owner phone
- 1-866-275-4345
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 10, 2010
- Built
- Aug 2, 2006 – Jul 22, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .