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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26E057000 Reported August 17, 2026

Ladder bolt may damage cng cylinders

The Heil Co. · N/A · 58 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26E057000
Manufacturer Campaign
SN-26-001
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
58
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 17, 2026

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Heil will replace the ladder bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 8, 2026. Owners may contact heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is sn-26-001.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized The Heil Co. dealer and reference recall ID 26E057000 or campaign SN-26-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26E057000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26E057000?

NHTSA recall 26E057000 was issued by The Heil Co. on August 17, 2026. It addresses: Ladder bolt may damage cng cylinders. The recall affects approximately 58 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized The Heil Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26E057000 or the manufacturer campaign number SN-26-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-24. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.