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Dennis Eagle Diego Recall 19V582: Controls may switch sides; brake lights may fail

NHTSA campaign 19V582, reported August 9, 2019, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On this vehicle, if the changeover switch fails while driving from the right-hand side, the instrument cluster and throttle controls may switch to the left-hand side. Separately, if a passenger presses the brake pedal, the Electronic Braking System can be disabled and the brake lights may not illuminate. The loss of the cluster display, throttle controls and brake lights may increase the risk of a crash.

The recall repair is free. A dealer will update the left- and right-hand instrument cluster and the brake line pressure switch. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners can contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 and reference recall number FSI1310.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V582Dennis Eagle Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Problem
Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling one 2017 Diego vehicle. If the changeover switch fails while the vehicle is being driven from the right-hand side (RHS), the instrument cluster and throttle controls may switch to the left-hand side (LHS). In addition, if a passenger presses the brake pedal, the Electronic Braking System (EBS) will be disabled and the brake lights may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
Removal of the cluster display and throttle control and loss of brake lights may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dennis Eagle has notified the owner, and a dealer will update the LHS and RHS instrument cluster, and the brake line pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis Eagle's number for this recall is FSI1310.
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.

Affected vehicles

Dennis Eagle Diego2017