Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck: 12v/24v/48v battery

Date

Aug. 4, 2025

Filed by

The Heil Co.

Consumer advisory

Park Outside (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

5

What can happen

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 11, 2025

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Battery bracket · Battery assembly including bracket · B005190-00

Recall number

25V500000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.