HEIL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-08-12

The Heil front end loader garbage trucks, excessive vibrations may cause hydraulic failure

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-12
Manufacturer	The Heil Co.
Models affected	FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
Model year	2018-2020
Units affected	1360
Defect	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._x000D_ 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.
Remedy	Heil will install stabilizing clamps, new hydraulic tubes, and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
Recall number	25V525000
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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