NHTSANHTSA recall 26E057000 · Aug 17, 2026

The Heil Co.: Ladder Bolt May Damage CNG Cylinders

Recall found

Product

CNG tailgate ladder kits sold as replacement parts, installed on Heil CNG front loader vehicles only

Hazard

A damaged CNG tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is SN-26-001.

Got a car, truck or motorcycle? The surest check is your 17-character VIN, which is on your registration, insurance card, or the driver-side dashboard. NHTSA's free lookup shows any open recall that hasn't been repaired on that exact vehicle.

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Recall details

Summary: The Heil Co. (Heil) is recalling certain CNG tailgate ladder kits sold as replacement parts, installed on Heil CNG front loader vehicles only. An incorrect bolt may have been installed in one of the ladder legs, allowing it to contact and damage the CNG cylinders.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall type: Equipment
Potentially affected: 58
Manufacturer campaign number: SN-26-001

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.