Heil recall 26V-535: Ladder Bolt May Damage CNG Cylinders
A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V535000 (26V-535)
- Manufacturer number
- SN-26-001
- Filed by
- The Heil Co.
- Report received
- August 17, 2026
- Component
- Equipment
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 654
- Model years
- 2016–2026
- Built between
- January 1, 2017 and August 4, 2026
- Owner letters
- September 25, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Remedy completion rate
- 2.29% (latest quarterly report)
What is wrong
The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2016-2026 front loader garbage trucks equipped with replacement CNG tailgate ladder kits. An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing the bolt to contact and damage the CNG cylinders.
The risk
A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Why equipment defects matter: Equipment defects range from incorrect labels to fire and injury risks; the consequence summary says which applies.
The remedy
Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001.
About the equipment
The equipment category covers parts that are not part of the basic driving systems, such as RV appliances, propane systems, labels, wheelchair lifts and adaptive equipment.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-535
- Heil Front End Loader Garbage 20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-535 and the manufacturer’s number SN-26-001.
- Read the consequence summary carefully and stop using the affected equipment if the notice says to.
- Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.
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The official record
This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.
Open campaign 26V-535 on NHTSA.gov