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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 25V525📅 Aug 13, 2025

2018–2020 Heil Front END Loader Garbage recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V525000
Manufacturer
The Heil Co.
Vehicles affected
1,360
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-866-275-4345
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 30, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V525 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V525?

2018–2020 Heil Front END Loader Garbage. 1,360 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Heil dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-275-4345.