Campaign 25V-500Park outside

Battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.

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 were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V500000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-500
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Heil	Side Loader Garbage Truck	2020 to 2023	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.