Heil recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck 2020–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V500000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- The Heil Co.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 11, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Heil recall: Equipment Jul 22, 2026
- Heil recall: Fuel system, other Oct 31, 2025
- Heil recall: Equipment Sep 17, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.