The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V653000·Announced 2018-09-21

Dennis Eagle Elite Garbage Trucks Recalled for Ignition Barrel Defect

Dennis Eagle is recalling 2017-2018 Elite garbage trucks because improperly secured ignition barrels may detach, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Dennis Eagle Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the ignition system where the ignition barrels may have been improperly secured. This allows the housing to rotate freely, which can cause the ignition wiring to become detached.

If the ignition wiring detaches, the vehicle may stall. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 2, 2018.

Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal anti-rotation ring to keep the ignition barrel secured, free of charge. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DENNIS EAGLE ELITE
Brand
DENNIS EAGLE
Manufacturer
Dennis Eagle Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ELITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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