Heil Recalls
25 recalls on record · January 11, 1972 to August 17, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
August 17, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2016–2026 Equipment recall
Hazard: A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
August 17, 2026Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Heil Equipment recall
Hazard: A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
July 22, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2025–2026 Equipment recall
Hazard: 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.
October 31, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2023–2025 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
August 12, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2018–2020 Equipment recall
Hazard: A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
August 12, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2021–2022 Equipment recall
Hazard: A falling arm increases the risk of injury.
August 12, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2024 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
August 4, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2020–2023 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
May 19, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2017–2020 Structure recall
Hazard: A cracking frame may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 17, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2014–2016 Equipment recall
Hazard: Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
November 20, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2017 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 11, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2014–2016 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: If there is a delay of the spring brake application, the trailer may roll away after it has decoupled from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
December 1, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2000–2014 Trailer Hitches recall
Hazard: A failure of the cables of the secondary coupling system after the pintle hitch has become disconnected, could result in the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 22, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2004–2010 Structure recall
Hazard: SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE ARM CAN LIFT OR GRAB WITHOUT OPERATOR INPUTS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURIES TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
March 3, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2006–2009 Equipment recall
Hazard: THE BODY CAN BECOME UNSTABLE WHEN RAISED DURING DUMPING OPERATIONS AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO ROLL OVER ON ITS SIDE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
January 16, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2005–2008 Structure recall
Hazard: SUCH A CRACK, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, COULD PROGRESS TO AN ABRUPT FAILURE IN THE HANGER, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
February 10, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1999–2006 Structure recall
Hazard: SUCH A CRACK, IF LEFT UNATTENDED COULD PROGRESS TO AN ABRUPT FAILURE IN THE DOLLY FRAME. FAILURE TO HAVE THE UNIT UPGRADED COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
November 15, 2005Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Heil Equipment recall
Hazard: PLACING A LOAD ON THE TRUCK COULD CAUSE THE BODY TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
October 15, 2003VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 2000–2003 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
April 3, 2000VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1999–2000 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM CAN LEAK AIR OUT FROM THE AIR DRYER CAUSING A LOW AIR WARNING BUZZER AND EVENTUALLY THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES COMING TO FULL APPLY OR THE TRAILER'S PARKING BRAKES CAN ENGAGE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
October 12, 1995VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1991–1994 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: THE AIR LINE CAN DEVELOP A LEAK INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
March 16, 1979VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1978 Structure recall
January 18, 1973VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1971–1973 Suspension recall
November 7, 1972VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1972 Suspension recall
January 11, 1972VehiclesNHTSA
Heil 1960–1962 Suspension recall