NHTSAGeneral Alert
The Heil Co. - Automatic Front Loader Arm May Crack and Fall
Published: August 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V524000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A falling arm increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2021-2022 front end loader garbage trucks. The vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall.
Affected Products
Automatic Front Loader Arm May Crack and Fall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Automatic Front Loader Arm May Crack and Fall |
| Nhtsa id | 25V524000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V524000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | The Heil Co. |
| Defect summary | The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2021-2022 front end loader garbage trucks. The vertical welds on the automatic front loader (AFL) arm may be missing, causing the arm to crack and fall. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Heil will inspect and repair or replace the AFL arm as necessary, free of charge. All affected trucks were repaired by July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. |
| Consequence summary | A falling arm increases the risk of injury. |
| Potentially affected | 408 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |