NHTSA · Vehicle · August 17, 2026

Heil recall: 2016–2026 Front End Loader Garbage – equipment

The Heil Co. is recalling 2016–2026 Heil Front End Loader Garbage because of a fire risk – 654 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 17, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

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A dealership service department
Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Product2016–2026 Heil Front End Loader Garbage
BrandHeil
CompanyThe Heil Co.
TypeVehicles
ClassificationVehicle
Report receivedAugust 17, 2026
Published by NHTSAAugust 17, 2026
Quantity654 vehicles (potentially affected)
Recall ID26V535000
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
HeilFront End Loader Garbage2016–2026
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26V535000
Manufacturer recall number
SN-26-001
Component
EQUIPMENT
Recalled part
Bolt · PLTD SCREW, SOCKET HD 3/8-16 NC x 1 1/4 · FSP410922
Owners notified
2026-09-25
Initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Why it was recalled

The problem: a fire risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “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.”

The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.”

What to do

NHTSA: “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.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V535000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Heil 2016–2026 Heil Front End Loader Garbage recalled?

Yes. The Heil Co. reported the recall to NHTSA on August 17, 2026; NHTSA published it August 17, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a fire risk. 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.

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: 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.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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