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Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck Recall 25V500: Battery bracket can break, risking battery rupture and fire

NHTSA campaign 25V500, reported August 4, 2025, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The battery support bracket on these Heil Side Loader garbage trucks may break and damage the battery case. If that happens, the battery could rupture, which increases the risk of a fire.

Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park the truck outside and away from buildings or other structures. Heil will replace the batteries free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. To arrange the remedy, contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Repairs are performed at no cost at an authorized dealer, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V500The Heil Co.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck2020202120222023