EquipmentRecall 25V-525 · 2018–2020 Heil Front END Loader Garbage
The Heil Co. recall 25V-525 covers 1,360 2018–2020 Heil Front END Loader Garbage for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V525000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.