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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V653000

2018 Dennis Eagle Elite | 2017 Dennis Eagle Elite — Electrical system: ignition

Published September 27, 2018 · Recall initiated: September 21, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V653000, published September 27, 2018 and initiated September 21, 2018. Recalling firm: Dennis Eagle Inc.; 2018 Dennis Eagle Elite | 2017 Dennis Eagle Elite — Electrical system: ignition.

What's the hazard

Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks. The ignition barrels on these vehicles may have been improperly secured, allowing the housing to rotate freely and ignition wiring to become detached, possibly resulting in a stall.

What to do

Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal anti-rotation ring to keep the ignition barrel secured, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136.

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Recall details

Brand
DENNIS EAGLE
Model
ELITE
Manufacturer
Dennis Eagle Inc.
Lot
2018 DENNIS EAGLE ELITE | 2017 DENNIS EAGLE ELITE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Dennis Eagle Elite | 2017 Dennis Eagle Elite — Electrical system: ignition recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V653000 on September 27, 2018. Reported hazard: Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks. The ignition barrels on these vehicles may have been improperly secured, allowing the housing to rotate freely and ignition wiring to become detached, possibly resulting in a stall.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will install a metal anti-rotation ring to keep the ignition barrel secured, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DENNIS EAGLE. Model: ELITE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)