Recall
Dennis Eagle Elite — 18V653000
NHTSA ID
18V653000
Make
Dennis Eagle
Model
Elite
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-09-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.