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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

Python Lift - Inadvertent Operation

Action number
PE10039
Opened
Sep 30, 2010
Closed
Dec 16, 2010
Outcome
Recall 10V590000

Manufacturer: Heil Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 10V590000.

Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →

What NHTSA is examining

ODI sent Heil Environmental an Information Request letter on 6 October 2010.After reviewing the letter and subsequent discussions with ODI, Heil decided to issue a safety recall pertaining to 2,201 units built from calendar year 2004 through 2010.They submitted a 573 Defect Report to NHTSA on 22 November 2010.Heil is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to this problem.Therefore this investigation is closed and Heil was excused from answering ODI's information request.

Vehicles under investigation

2006 Heil CP Python2007 Heil CP Python2008 Heil CP Python2009 Heil CP Python

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.