NHTSA Recall 18V642000: Equipment
Heil Environmental reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,704 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Heil Front End Loader Garbage.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V642000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | BRACKET |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 17, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Heil Environmental (Heil) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rear Loader, Side Loader, Front End Loader and Rolloff Body/Hoist garbage trucks. The hydraulic oil tank brackets may crack, causing the oil tank to detach from the chassis frame rails and leak hydraulic oil.
Safety risk
Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Heil will notify owners, and dealers will replace both oil tank supporting brackets, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is BRACKET.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V642000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Heil Front End Loader Garbage | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Rolloff Body/hoist | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.