2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Equipment
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Heil Front End Loader Garbage model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Heil Front End Loader Garbage model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage
How do I know if my 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Heil Front End Loader Garbage; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Heil dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V525000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Heil models
- California Pull1 complaints
- Trailer1 complaints
- AJB9-1040 Hybrid0 complaints
- Cargo Tank0 complaints
- Cp Python0 complaints
- Crude Trailer0 complaints
- Dry Bulk Trailer0 complaints
- Durapack Python0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.