Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 17, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

The Heil Co. recalls 2014–2016 Heil — 4 models

Recall number

18V642000

Brand / firm

Heil

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,704 units

Why it was recalled

Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.