The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V076000·Announced 2010-03-03

Heil Garbage Truck Bodies Recalled for Rear Hinge Structural Failure Risk

Heil is recalling 2006-2009 CP Python and Rapid Rail garbage truck bodies due to a rear hinge defect that could cause the truck to roll over during waste unloading.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the body can become unstable and cause the truck to roll over, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) due to the potential for significant injury.

Plain-English summary

Heil Company is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Rapid Rail and CP Python garbage truck bodies. The recall affects bodies equipped with bolt-on rear hinge assemblies that lack structural gussets to reinforce the Z-plate. A total of 522 vehicles are affected by this safety recall.

The defect involves potential cracking in the Z-plate area, which can lead to failure when the body is in the raised position during waste unloading procedures. If the body becomes unstable while raised during dumping operations, it can cause the truck to roll over on its side, increasing the risk of injuries to occupants and bystanders.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles 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 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
HEIL CP PYTHON, RAPID RAIL
Brand
HEIL
Manufacturer
HEIL COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
522

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CP PYTHON
  • RAPID RAIL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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