The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V895000·Announced 2018-12-19

Dennis Eagle Elite Refuse Trucks Recalled for Reverse Alarm Mute Switch

Dennis Eagle is recalling 2017-2018 Elite refuse trucks because the reverse alarm mute switch can prevent the vehicle from beeping in reverse, increasing injury 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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential pedestrian injury due to a muted reverse alarm.

Plain-English summary

Dennis Eagle Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite refuse trucks equipped with reverse alarm mute switches. The defect involves the use of the mute switch, which prevents the truck from beeping when the vehicle is in reverse.

If the reverse alarm is muted, pedestrians may not realize the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 5 vehicles.

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 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 — Refuse 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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