The Heil Co. — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-08-17

The Heil Co. CNG tailgate ladder kits incorrect bolt installed in ladder leg

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-08-17
Manufacturer	The Heil Co.
Units affected	58
Defect	The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain CNG tailgate ladder kits sold as replacement parts, installed on Heil CNG front loader vehicles only. An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing it to contact and damage the CNG cylinders. / 后果: A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall type	Equipment
Remedy	Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001.
Recall number	26E057000
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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