2016–2026 Heil Front End Loader Garbage Recall: An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs…

NHTSA campaign 26V535000 · Equipment · filed Aug 17, 2026 · verified Aug 26, 2026

Units reported

654

Manufacturer

The Heil Co.

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Expected Oct 8, 2026

The defect

The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2016-2026 front loader garbage trucks equipped with replacement CNG tailgate ladder kits. An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing the bolt to contact and damage the CNG cylinders.

The risk

A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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The fix — what to do

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 .

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Heil	Front End Loader Garbage	2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V535000 (manufacturer number SN-26-001). Data last verified Aug 26, 2026.