Vehicle recall 25V500000 · August 4, 2025
2020-2023 Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck
The battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture.
- Consequence
- A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V500000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2025
- Filed by
- The Heil Co.
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck (2020-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Has your Heil been repaired?
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