Investigation PE10039: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 30, 2010

Closed

Dec 16, 2010

Model years

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Subject

Python Lift - Inadvertent Operation

Component: Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments

Summary

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.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.