2014–2016 Heil Front End Loader Garbage, 2014–2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck, 2014–2016 Heil Rolloff Body/hoist and 1 other model Recall: Hydraulic oil tank brackets may crack, causing the oil tank to detach from…
NHTSA campaign 18V642000 · Equipment · filed Sep 17, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Heil Environmental (Heil) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rear Loader, Side Loader, Front End Loader and Rolloff Body/Hoist garbage trucks. The hydraulic oil tank brackets may crack, causing the oil tank to detach from the chassis frame rails and leak hydraulic oil.
The risk
Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Heil will notify owners, and dealers will replace both oil tank supporting brackets, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is BRACKET.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V642000 (manufacturer number BRACKET). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.