HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE 2015: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V642000

Make Model Year
HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-18 2018-09-17 2018-09-24

Production Dates: 2014-06-03 - 2016-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Heil Environmental

Manufacturer Campaign Number: BRACKET

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5704

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.