NHTSA · Vehicle equipment · Recall 26E057000 · Recalled August 17, 2026
Heil CNG Tailgate Ladder recall (26E057000)
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 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.
Affected product: Heil CNG Tailgate Ladder
View the official NHTSA record for campaign 26E057000 (api.nhtsa.gov) ↗
Description
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.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.