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2010 Heil Durapack Python Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2010 Heil Durapack Python. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2010 Heil Durapack Python

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 10V590000 Reported 2,201 vehicles potentially affected HEIL ENVIRONMENTAL

    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…

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2010 Heil Durapack Python. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Heil Durapack Python model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Heil Durapack Python model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Heil Durapack Python10
2005 Heil Durapack Python10
2006 Heil Durapack Python10
2007 Heil Durapack Python10
2008 Heil Durapack Python10
2009 Heil Durapack Python10
2010 Heil Durapack Python10

Checking a specific 2010 Heil Durapack Python

How do I know if my 2010 Heil Durapack Python has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 Heil Durapack Python; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Heil dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V590000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Heil models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.