Electrical system: ignitionRecall 18V-653 · 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite
Dennis Eagle Inc. recall 18V-653 covers 5 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite for a electrical system: ignition problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V653000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks. The ignition barrels on these vehicles may have been improperly secured, allowing the housing to rotate freely and ignition wiring to become detached, possibly resulting in a stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal anti-rotation ring to keep the ignition barrel secured, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2017 to September 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.