DENNIS EAGLE ELITE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V895000

Make Model Year
DENNIS EAGLE ELITE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-01-21 2018-12-19 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2017-05-01 - 2017-05-01

Manufacturers Involved: Dennis Eagle Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FSI 1240

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Dennis Eagle Inc. "Dennis Eagle" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite refuse trucks equipped with reverse alarm mute switches. Using the reverse alarm mute switch will prevent the truck from beeping when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence

If the reverse alarm is muted, pedestrians may not realize the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will remove the reverse alarm mute switch and install a blanking plate, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2019. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis Eagle's number for this recall is FSI 1240.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.