HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 3, 2010

(Campaign #: 227)

REAR HINGE ASSEMBLY

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.

NHTSA ID: 10V076000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 522

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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