Dennis Eagle Recalls 2017-2021 Elite and Proview Vehicles for Warning Light Defect
Dennis Eagle is recalling 2017-2021 Elite and Proview vehicles because the instrument cluster may falsely indicate an exterior light is off, potentially masking actual failures.
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 the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Dennis Eagle, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2021 Elite and Proview vehicles. The instrument cluster warning light may falsely indicate that an exterior vehicle light is not illuminated. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 125, "Warning Devices."
The false warning light could prevent the detection of an actual light failure, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 31, 2021. 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 PROVIEW, ELITE
- Brand
- DENNIS EAGLE
- Manufacturer
- Dennis Eagle Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 22
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 (2)
- PROVIEW
- ELITE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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