CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The ignition barrel on certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks may not have been properly secured. The housing can rotate freely, and the ignition wiring can become detached, which may cause the vehicle to stall.
A stall can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 for more information. Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and the recall began October 2, 2018.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will install a metal anti-rotation ring to keep the ignition barrel secured. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dennis Eagle Elite | 20172018 |
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