11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-01-30
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2020-05-21
Description
Dennis eagle inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 elite garbage trucks. The electronic braking system control unit (ebs ecu) may be programmed with incorrect datasets, causing the anti-lock braking system to activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from any detected lock-up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the abs system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the ebs ecu with new software, free of charge. The recall began june 1, 2020. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi 1369.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 2020-05-21
Description
Dennis eagle inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 elite garbage trucks. The electronic braking system control unit (ebs ecu) may be programmed with incorrect datasets, causing the anti-lock braking system to activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from any detected lock-up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the abs system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the ebs ecu with new software, free of charge. The recall began june 1, 2020. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi 1369.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-05-21
Description
Dennis eagle inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 elite garbage trucks. The electronic braking system control unit (ebs ecu) may be programmed with incorrect datasets, causing the anti-lock braking system to activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from any detected lock-up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
If the abs system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the ebs ecu with new software, free of charge. The recall began june 1, 2020. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi 1369.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2021-03-30
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. When the brake pads wear out, the abs warning light may incorrectly illuminate in addition to the brake pad wear warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, control and displays, and warning devices.
Consequence
The incorrect illumination of the abs warning light may cause the driver to believe the abs has failed, changing driving behavior and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will install software updates to the braking system and the instrument clusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1437.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The incomplete vehicle document (ivd) may have the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected documents and labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 14, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1453.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The incomplete vehicle document (ivd) may have the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected documents and labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 14, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1453.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The incomplete vehicle document (ivd) may have the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected documents and labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 14, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1453.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The incomplete vehicle document (ivd) may have the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected documents and labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 14, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1453.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The hard copy of the quick reference guide (owner's manual) was not supplied with the vehicle.
Consequence
If the owner's manual is missing, the operator will not have information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will send out hard copies of the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 13, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1454.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Posted on: 2021-04-22
Description
Dennis eagle, inc. (dennis eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2021 elite and proview vehicles. The hard copy of the quick reference guide (owner's manual) was not supplied with the vehicle.
Consequence
If the owner's manual is missing, the operator will not have information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dennis eagle will notify owners, and dealers will send out hard copies of the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 13, 2021. Owners may contact dennis eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis eagle's number for this recall is fsi1454.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.