Heil recalls 2016–2026 front loader garbage trucks because a wrong bolt may damage the natural gas tanks
A wrong bolt in a replacement ladder kit on the tailgate may touch and damage the CNG fuel tanks, which can cause a fuel leak and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Heil will replace the ladder bracket free of charge. Owners can call Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345 and give recall number SN-26-001.
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Recall details
- Product
- Heil Front End Loader Garbage 2016–2026
- Company
- The Heil Co.
- Hazard
- A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 654 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 17, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V535000
- Manufacturer campaign number: SN-26-001
- Model years: 2016–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Defect
- The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2016-2026 front loader garbage trucks equipped with replacement CNG tailgate ladder kits. An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing the bolt to contact and damage the CNG cylinders.
- Consequence
- A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001.
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