NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Heil Co. - Battery Bracket May Break and Damage Battery
Published: August 4, 2025Recall ID: 25V500000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture.
Affected Products
Battery Bracket May Break and Damage Battery
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery Bracket May Break and Damage Battery |
| Nhtsa id | 25V500000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V500000 |
| 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 2020-2023 Side Loader garbage trucks. The battery support bracket may break and damage the battery case, possibly resulting in a battery rupture. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Heil will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Heil customer service at 1-866-275-4345. |
| Consequence summary | A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire. |
| Potentially affected | 5 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |