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title: "2016–2026 Heil garbage truck recall: CNG tank fire risk"
description: Heil recalls 654 garbage trucks because a ladder bolt may damage a
  CNG tank. See the free bracket repair and planned October 8 owner notices.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v535000/
sources_checked: 2026-09-16T16:06:55.000Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: HEIL
manufacturers:
  - HEIL
models:
  - FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: HEIL
    model: FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
    years:
      - 2026
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
      - 2021
      - 2020
      - 2019
      - 2018
      - 2017
      - 2016
campaigns:
  - 26V535000
campaign: 26V535000
affected: 654
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# 2016–2026 Heil garbage truck recall: CNG tank fire risk

## Summary

Heil recalls 654 garbage trucks because a ladder bolt may damage a CNG tank. See the free bracket repair and planned October 8 owner notices.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: HEIL
- Vehicle: FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V535000
- Potentially affected: 654

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Heil is recalling 654 potentially affected 2016–2026 front loader garbage trucks equipped with replacement CNG tailgate ladder kits. An incorrect ladder-leg bolt may contact and damage a compressed natural gas cylinder, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk. NHTSA identifies the campaign as [26V535000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V535-7741.pdf).

## What the official recall record says

### Heil front loader garbage trucks: ladder bolt and CNG cylinders

The manufacturer’s report says the ladder bracket will be replaced and the tank area aligned with the bolt will be inspected. A damaged tank will be repaired or replaced according to the tank manufacturer’s guidance. The revised bracket removes the bolt from the problem location. NHTSA lists the bracket replacement as free of charge, with owner letters expected October 8, 2026.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V535000
- **Vehicles listed:** Heil Front End Loader Garbage (2016–2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 654
- **Components:** EQUIPMENT
- **Report received:** August 17, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Letters are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026.
- **Defect:** 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.
- **Safety consequence:** A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- **Remedy:** Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001 .

## What owners should do next

Owners and fleet operators can contact Heil at 1-866-275-4345 and reference recall SN-26-001 to confirm the applicable bracket and cylinder inspection work.

Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with your VIN to check individual recall status. A model-year listing alone does not confirm that a specific vehicle is affected or still needs repair.

## Official sources

- [Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V535000](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V535000), checked September 16, 2026; includes the agency’s current status summary and affected-vehicle entries.

The manufacturer’s Part 573 filing linked above was submitted August 17, 2026. It records the filing at that date; later notification and remedy-status updates are identified from the current campaign data.

## Sources

- [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V535000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V535-7741.pdf). Report received 2026-08-17.

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