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SevereNHTSA·25V500000·Announced 2025-08-04

Heil Recalls 2020-2023 Side Loader Garbage Trucks Due to Battery Bracket Defect

Heil is recalling 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks because a battery support bracket may break, damaging the battery case and increasing fire risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (battery support bracket) that can lead to battery rupture and fire, meeting the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant property-damage risk.

Plain-English summary

The Heil Co. is recalling certain 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture.

A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park the vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

Heil will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345.

The recalled product

Product
HEIL SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK
Brand
HEIL
Manufacturer
The Heil Co.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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