Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V474000 Reported July 22, 2026

Water in high voltage cabinet may cause short circuit

Q: What is recall 26V474000?

NHTSA recall 26V474000 was issued by The Heil Co. on July 22, 2026. It addresses: Water in high voltage cabinet may cause short circuit. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The Heil Co. · N/A · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

26V474000

Manufacturer Campaign

PN-26-354

Manufacturer

The Heil Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 22, 2026

Defect Summary

The heil co. (heil) is recalling certain 2025-2026 side loader garbage trucks equipped with certain hh technologies revamp high voltage cabinets, with part number 372-9585. Water may enter an improperly sealed high voltage cabinet and cause component failure or a short circuit.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Heil will install a protective enclosure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2026. Owners may contact heil's customer service at 1-866-275-4345. Heil's number for this recall is pn-26-354 .

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized The Heil Co. dealer and reference recall ID 26V474000 or campaign PN-26-354.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 26V474000

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

What is recall 26V474000?

NHTSA recall 26V474000 was issued by The Heil Co. on July 22, 2026. It addresses: Water in high voltage cabinet may cause short circuit. The recall affects approximately 7 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 26V474000 or the manufacturer campaign number PN-26-354. 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: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.