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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 26V535📅 Aug 17, 2026

2016–2026 Heil Front END Loader Garbage recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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 risk

A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
26V535000
Manufacturer recall #
SN-26-001
Manufacturer
The Heil Co.
Vehicles affected
654
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-866-275-4345
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 25, 2026
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V535 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 26V535?

2016–2026 Heil Front END Loader Garbage. 654 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.