Vehicle recall 25V525000 · August 12, 2025
2018-2020 Heil Front END Loader Garbage
Excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak.
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 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V525000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2025
- Filed by
- The Heil Co.
- Owner notification
- October 30, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,360
- 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 (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
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