CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The hydraulic oil tank brackets on certain garbage trucks may crack. If that happens, the oil tank can detach from the chassis frame rails and leak hydraulic oil onto the roadway.
Hydraulic oil leaking onto the road can create slippery conditions and increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected 2014 and 2015 Heil rear loader, side loader, front end loader, and rolloff body/hoist garbage trucks should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace both hydraulic oil tank supporting brackets at no charge, and Heil will notify owners directly. You can also contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345 and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heil Front END Loader Garbage | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck | 201420152016 |
| Heil Rolloff Body/Hoist | 201420152016 |
| Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck | 201420152016 |