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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2020-2023 Heil Side Loader Garbage Trucks Recalled for Battery Rupture Risk

Agency Publication Date: August 4, 2025
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Summary

The Heil Co. is recalling 5 of its 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The battery support bracket on these vehicles may break, which can damage the battery case and lead to a battery rupture. To fix this issue, Heil will replace the batteries on the affected vehicles free of charge.

Risk

A ruptured battery increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the repair is completed to prevent potential fire damage to buildings.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2020-2023 Heil Side Loader garbage trucks where the battery support bracket may fail.
  2. Park this vehicle outdoors, away from structures — do NOT park in a garage due to fire risk.
  3. Contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345 to schedule a free replacement of the batteries.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

🔄Option 1: Free Replacement

Free battery replacement

How to: Heil will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
📋Option 2: Other Action

Safety parking advisory

How to: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2023 Side Loader

Units affected: 5

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V500000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: The Heil Co.
Sold By: Heil dealers
Units Affected: 5 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: Yes — do not park in a garage due to fire risk
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: August 11, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: August 13, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response