2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

The 2020 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 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE.

Safety Rating for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

The Heil Co. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SB-21-350 — STRUCTURE:BODY

This Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to perform the required update of the Cortex Controller™ (CR0233) on Heil 2018 Odyssey and Heil 2020 LowRider. This update improves data reliability for Connected Collections™ and corrects a boot up problem that some Cortex Controllers experience in cold weather

SB-20-333-1 (B) — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Certain Heil Half/Pack® and Half/Pack® (featuring Odyssey® Controls) units manufactured between October 1, 2018 through July 31, 2020 identified below can potentially have specific hydraulic tube failures due to tube misalignment and insufficient tube clamping force to prevent tube damage from vibration. This Service Bulletin describes the required interim corrective...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 HEIL FRONT END LOADER GARBAGE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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