Dennis Eagle Elite recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 21, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Dennis Eagle Inc. recalls 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite

Recall number

20V294000

Brand / firm

Dennis Eagle

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

If the ABS system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Elite garbage trucks. The Electronic Braking System control unit (EBS ECU) may be programmed with incorrect datasets, causing the anti-lock braking system to activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from any detected lock-up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What to do

Dennis Eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the EBS ECU with new software, free of charge. The recall began June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis Eagle's number for this recall is FSI 1369.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.