NHTSA Recall 18V895000
Filed by Dennis Eagle Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-12-19. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the reverse alarm is muted, pedestrians may not realize the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.