Recall 10V076 covers 522 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage trucks for rear hinge cracking. Free repair at any franchised Heil dealer.
Heil is recalling 522 2006-2009 Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies because cracking in the Z-plate area can lead to failure when the body is raised during waste unloading. The raised body can become unstable during dumping operations, which increases rollover and injury risk, and the Heil dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear hinge assembly on 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage trucks supports the refuse body when it is raised for waste unloading. On the affected trucks, that hinge assembly bolts to the body near a Z-plate, a structural plate that helps carry load through the rear of the body. Structural gussets are reinforcement plates that spread that load and keep the hinge area from concentrating stress.
These trucks have a bolt-on rear hinge assembly but lack the structural gussets that reinforce the Z-plate. As the body is raised and lowered during unloading, stress collects in the Z-plate area. Cracks form there, and a failure can result while the body is in the raised position during waste unloading procedures.
There is no warning sign before failure. Operators and fleet managers should treat visible cracking around the Z-plate or rear hinge area as a service issue and keep the truck out of unloading work until Heil completes the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Cp Python and Rapid Rail appear across the 2006-2009 model years, with the same mechanical equipment component listed for each.
| 2008 Heil Cp Python | Mechanical |
|---|---|
| 2008 Heil Rapid Rail | Mechanical |
| 2009 Heil Rapid Rail | Mechanical |
| 2009 Heil Cp Python | Mechanical |
| 2007 Heil Rapid Rail | Mechanical |
| 2006 Heil Rapid Rail | Mechanical |
| 2007 Heil Cp Python | Mechanical |
| 2006 Heil Cp Python | Mechanical |
| Units affected | 522 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the body is raised during dumping operations, it can become unstable and roll the truck onto its side, raising injury risk. Keep workers and bystanders clear during dumping work, and schedule the recall inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Heil dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python or Rapid Rail garbage truck is included in this recall.
- Call Heil customer service at 866-275-4345 and reference recall number 10V076 before arranging service.
- Schedule the free inspection and bolt-on rear hinge kit installation that reinforces the Z-plate area before raised-body unloading.
- Keep the body lowered during unloading service questions until Heil or the servicing dealer confirms the repair path for your truck.
What happens at the repair
Heil's remedy is for a Heil technician to inspect the rear hinge area and install the bolt on hinge kit at no charge. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, confirm repair availability for your VIN before arranging service. Once the repair is open, parts and labor are covered under the recall. The campaign notice says the safety recall began on March 10, 2010.
Timeline
| March 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V076?
Recall 10V076 covers 522 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies with bolt-on rear hinge assemblies that lack structural gussets reinforcing the Z-plate. Cracking in that area can cause failure while the body is raised during waste unloading. Heil dealers inspect and install the bolt-on hinge kit for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python or Rapid Rail is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific garbage truck body is included in recall 10V076. If it is, contact a Heil dealer or Heil at 866-275-4345 to arrange the inspection and bolt-on hinge kit installation. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Heil dealers will inspect the rear hinge assembly area and install the bolt-on hinge kit free of charge for included Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies.
What is the safety risk?
The risk appears when the garbage truck body is raised during dumping operations. If cracking in the Z-plate area leads to failure, the raised body can become unstable and cause the truck to roll over on its side, increasing the risk of injuries.
When did the Heil recall repair start?
The safety recall repair began on March 10, 2010. Owners of included 2006-2009 Heil Cp Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies can contact a Heil dealer or call Heil at 866-275-4345 to arrange the free inspection and hinge kit installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V076000 |
|---|---|
| Heil customer service | 866-275-4345 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V076 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V076000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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