Heil problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 0 safety complaints with NHTSA about Heil vehicles in our database, and Heil has issued 14 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 14
- Models
- 14
Heil models with the most complaints
- 0 complaints
All Heil models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heil AJB9-1040 Hybrid | 2017–2020 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Cargo Tank | 2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil CP Python | 2006–2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Crude Trailer | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil DRY Bulk Trailer | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Durapack Python | 2005–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Flatbed | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Front END Loader Garbage | 2014–2026 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Heil Multipack | 2005–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Petroleum Pull Trailer | 2005–2016 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Heil Rapid Rail | 2006–2009 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Rear Loader Garbage Truck | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Rolloff Body/hoist | 2014–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Heil Side Loader Garbage Truck | 2014–2026 | 0 | 4 | — |
Recent Heil recalls
Risk: A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Electrical component failure may lead to an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A falling arm increases the risk of injury.
Risk: 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.
Risk: A battery rupture increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A cracking frame may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Hydraulic oil leaking onto the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology