NHTSA recall 18V895000
Electrical system
Dennis Eagle Elite
Reported Dec 19, 20185 vehicles affectedDennis Eagle Inc.Maker’s number FSI 1240Built May 1, 2017 – May 1, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If the reverse alarm is muted, pedestrians may not realize the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.