2016-2026 Heil Front END Loader Garbage recall: Ladder Bolt May Damage CNG Cylinders
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 17, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
654 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2026 Heil Front END Loader Garbage.
- Compared with
The Heil Co. has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
7 earlier NHTSA recalls by The Heil Co. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 17, 2026 The Heil Co. equipment recall: Ladder Bolt May Damage CNG Cylinders
- July 22, 2026 2025-2026 Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck recall: Water in High Voltage Cabinet May Cause Short Circuit
- Oct. 31, 2025 The Heil Co. recall: CNG Manual Cylinder Valve May Crack And Leak (agency record)
- Aug. 12, 2025 The Heil Co. recall: Hydraulic Fluid Leak May Cause a Fire (agency record)
- Aug. 12, 2025 The Heil Co. recall: Automatic Front Loader Arm May Crack and Fall (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Heil Front END Loader Garbage 2016-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V535000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Heil Co. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 654 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SN-26-001 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record