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Network/ United States/ Heil/ 10V590000

Heil · United States · Mod

Heil Durapack Python, Multipack: Structure — hinge and attachments

Affects Heil Durapack Python, Multipack · 2004–2010 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE ARM CAN LIFT OR GRAB WITHOUT OPERATOR INPUTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURIES TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

What to do

HEIL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETROFIT KIT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TOLL FREE AT 1-866-275-4345.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational