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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2021-2022 front end loader garbage trucks. The vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall.
- Risk
- A falling arm increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Heil will inspect and repair or replace the AFL arm as necessary, free of charge. All affected trucks were repaired by July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
What this recall means for you
Certain front end loader garbage trucks may have missing vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm. Without these welds, the arm can crack and fall.
A falling arm increases the risk of injury. The recall covers 2021 and 2022 models built by The Heil Co. (Heil).
The inspection and repair or replacement of the AFL arm is free of charge. According to the notice, all affected trucks were repaired by July 28, 2023. If you own one of these trucks, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345 to confirm your vehicle's status.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Heil Front END Loader Garbage | 20212022 |
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