How many recalls does the 2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck have?

The 2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck has an open recall?

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2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,704 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V642000 2018-09-17 5,704 affected

Defect

Heil Environmental (Heil) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rear Loader, Side Loader, Front End Loader and Rolloff Body/Hoist garbage trucks. The hydraulic oil tank brackets may crack, causing the oil tank to detach from the chassis frame rails and leak hydraulic oil.

Consequence

Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Heil will notify owners, and dealers will replace both oil tank supporting brackets, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is BRACKET.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.