2022 Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2025-08-04 · campaign 25V500000 · 5 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-08-11 · SA-26-355 · Other
service advisory reminding users of the proper cng fitting assembly methods.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.