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.
Lower risk A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.

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| Product | 2016–2026 Heil Front End Loader Garbage |
| Brand | Heil |
| Company | The Heil Co. |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | August 17, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | August 17, 2026 |
| Quantity | 654 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V535000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Heil | Front End Loader Garbage | 2016–2026 |
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.
Other Heil recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment |
Other vehicle recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | a fire risk Most serious | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle | |
| Oct 7, 2026 | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
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.
More recalls
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.