NHTSA Campaign 25V524000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by The Heil Co. · Reported Aug 12, 2025 · 408 vehicles affected
What's wrong
The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2021-2022 front end loader garbage trucks. The vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall.
Consequence
A falling arm increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Heil will inspect and repair or replace the AFL arm as necessary, free of charge. All affected trucks were repaired by July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIL | FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE | 2021 | 408 |
| HEIL | FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE | 2022 | 408 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V524000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.