Does the 2010 Heil Durapack Python have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2010 Heil Durapack Python. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2010 Heil Durapack Python?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2010 Heil Durapack Python recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2010 Heil Durapack Python with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Electrical#2011025January 20, 2011
18 units affected
On certain side loader refuse collection vehicles equiped with Python lifts, and subject to very high usage and corresponding high duty cycles, carbon can build up on the contacts of the internal Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) output relays which control the grab-close and lift-raise functions. Carbon can build-up to the point where the grab-close and/or lift-raise circuits may be completed inadvertently. This could cause the arm to lift or grab without operator inputs, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a retrofit kit.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS#10V590000November 22, 2010
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.
Risk: 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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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