Vehicle recall 10V590000 · November 22, 2010

Heil Durapack Python and Multipack

Carbon can build up on internal relays within the plc and this can cause a bridging or inadvertent circuit completion due to vibration.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Heil is recalling certain 2004 through 2010 durapack and multipack refuse collection vehicle automated side loaders with python lifts utilizing programmable logic control (plc) to activate grabber close and lift functions. Carbon can build up on internal relays within the plc and this can cause a bridging or inadvertent circuit completion due to vibration.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V590000
Reported to NHTSA: November 22, 2010
Filed by: HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL
Owner notification: March 4, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,201
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments

Recall 10V590000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Heil Durapack Python (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Heil Multipack (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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