Heil Side Loader Garbage Trucks Recall
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The Heil Co. is recalling certain 2025-2026 HEIL SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK models due to water intrusion in high voltage cabinets that may cause failure or short circuits.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2025-2026 side loader garbage trucks equipped with certain HH Technologies ReVamp high voltage cabinets, with part number 372-9585. Water may enter an improperly sealed high voltage cabinet and cause component failure or a short circuit.
Which Products Are Affected
Affected vehicles are 2025 and 2026 HEIL SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCK models equipped with the specified high voltage cabinets. A total of 14 units are affected.
What You Should Do
Heil will install a protective enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is PN-26-354.
Why This Matters
Electrical component failure may lead to an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V474000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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