2007 HEIL CP PYTHON
1 recalls — 0 complaints
10V076000 Mar 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
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.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HEIL CP PYTHON
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE10039
Opened: Sep 30, 2010 — Closed: Dec 16, 2010
Python Lift - Inadvertent Operation
ODI sent Heil Environmental an Information Request letter on 6 October 2010.After reviewing the letter and subsequent discussions with ODI, Heil decided to issue a safety recall pertaining to 2,201 units built from calendar year 2004 through 2010.They submitted a 573 Defect Report to NHTSA on 22 Nov... Read more
HEIL CP PYTHON — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HEIL CP PYTHON across all model years (2006–2009).
4
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths