NHTSA Campaign 25V525000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by The Heil Co. · Reported Aug 12, 2025 · 1,360 vehicles affected

What's wrong

The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2018-2020 front end loader garbage trucks. Excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE 2018 1,360
HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE 2019 1,360
HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE 2020 1,360

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V525000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.