CERTAIN DUMP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUSTOM HEIL HOIST HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. WHILE IN USE, THE HOIST CAN FAIL, ALLOWING THE DUMP BODY TO ABRUPTLY FALL FROM THE “DUMP” POSITION ONTO THE CHASSIS.
Heil Company – DUMP BODY HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FAILS
| Report Received Date | 11/15/2005 |
| NHTSA ID | 05E075000 |
| Consequence Summary | PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | HEIL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEIL AT 800-824-4345. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 90 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=05E075000) |
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