Campaign 25V-525

Excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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 were mailed October 30, 2025. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V525000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment 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-525
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Heil	Front END Loader Garbage	2018 to 2020	0

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

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-535 Aug 17, 2026
Incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing the bolt to contact and damage the CNG cylinders
26E-057 Aug 17, 2026
Incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing it to contact and damage the CNG cylinders
26V-474 Jul 22, 2026
Water may enter an improperly sealed high voltage cabinet and cause component failure or a short circuit
25V-524 Aug 12, 2025
Vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall