HEIL RAPID RAIL 2007: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HEIL | RAPID RAIL | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-03-10 | 2010-03-03 | 2010-03-03 |
Production Dates: 2006-08-02 - 2009-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: Heil Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 227
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 522
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 BODY CAN BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN RAISED DURING DUMPING OPERATIONS AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO ROLL OVER ON ITS SIDE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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.
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 .
