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NHTSA Recall 25V500000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Park outside The Heil Co. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2020–2023 Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck.

5
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (August 11)
NHTSA campaign25V500000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedAugust 4, 2025
Owner notificationAugust 11, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 by recall 25V500000

Make and modelModel years
Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.