2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
The 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by The Heil Co. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE, potentially affecting up to 2,720 vehicles.
Recall 25V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,360 vehicles affected
Defect: The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2018-2020 front end loader garbage trucks. Excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Heil will install stabilizing clamps, new hydraulic tubes, and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
View full details →Recall 25V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,360 vehicles affected
Defect: The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2018-2020 front end loader garbage trucks. Excessive vibrations may cause the front head hydraulic tubes to leak.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Heil will install stabilizing clamps, new hydraulic tubes, and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
The Heil Co. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-20-338 (B) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Starting August 1, 2020, to ensure the highest hydraulic hose reliability, pump-to-filter and filter-to-valve 4-wire spiral hydraulic hoses have become standard on all Half/Pack® (featuring Odyssey® Controls) units. These two (2) specific 2-wire braided hydraulic hoses (Parker 387ST-16) that will be replaced with 4-wire spiral hoses (Parker 722ST-16 or equivalent)...
SB-20-328 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This Service Bulletin addresses mandatory Cortex Controller™ program updates for certain 20 YD Commercial and Residential Half/Pack® (featuring Odyssey Controls) units equipped with CNrG™ Tailgate identified in the Products Affected section below. This program update prevents the tailgate close function when the packer is fully extended, so that the CNrG™...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE
- 2014 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2015 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2016 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2017 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2018 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE (current)
- 2019 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2021 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
- 2022 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — 0 complaints
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- HEIL CALIFORNIA PULL — 1 total complaint
- HEIL TRAILER — 1 total complaint
- HEIL AJB9-1040 HYBRID — 0 total complaints
- HEIL APX9-1040 — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CARGO TANK — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CP PYTHON — 0 total complaints
- HEIL CRUDE TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- HEIL DRY BULK TRAILER — 0 total complaints