Vehicle recall 25V524000 · August 12, 2025
2021-2022 Heil Front END Loader Garbage
The vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V524000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2025
- Filed by
- The Heil Co.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 408
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Heil Front END Loader Garbage (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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