NHTSA Recall 21V220000
Filed by Dennis Eagle Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2021-03-30. An estimated 35 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.