Recall
Dennis Eagle Elite — 18V895000
NHTSA ID
18V895000
Make
Dennis Eagle
Model
Elite
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2018-12-19
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FSI 1240
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.