HEIL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-08-04

Heil Side Loader garbage trucks' battery support bracket may break and damage the battery

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-04
Manufacturer	The Heil Co.
Models affected	SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK
Model year	2020-2023
Units affected	5
Defect	The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture._x000D_ A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Heil will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
Recall number	25V500000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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