Electrical system: softwareRecall 20V-294 · 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite
Dennis Eagle Inc. recall 20V-294 covers 5 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V294000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the ABS system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 January 5, 2017 to January 5, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.