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NHTSA recall 20V294000

Electrical system › Software

Dennis Eagle Elite

Reported May 21, 20205 vehicles affectedDennis Eagle Inc.Maker’s number FSI 1369Built Jan 5, 2017 – Jan 5, 2017

The defect

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."

The risk

If the ABS system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electrical system › SoftwareService brakes, air › AntilockService brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

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Vehicles in this recall

Dennis Eagle Elite
20172018

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.