The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V525000·Announced 2025-08-12

Heil Recalls 2018-2020 Front End Loader Garbage Trucks Due to Fire Risk

The Heil Co. is recalling 2018-2020 front end loader garbage trucks because excessive vibrations may cause hydraulic tubes to leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hydraulic tube failure) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

The Heil Co. is recalling certain 2018-2020 front end loader garbage trucks. The recall addresses a defect where excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak.

A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Heil will install stabilizing clamps, new hydraulic tubes, and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.

The recalled product

Product
HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
Brand
HEIL
Manufacturer
The Heil Co.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,360

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)

  • FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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