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Dennis Eagle Elite Recall 20V294: Brake Software Error May Lengthen Stopping Distance

NHTSA campaign 20V294, reported May 21, 2020, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The electronic braking control unit on these garbage trucks may be programmed with incorrect data. As a result, the anti-lock braking system can activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from where a wheel lock-up was detected. The vehicle may then need more distance to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. The trucks also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.

Dennis Eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the electronic braking system control unit with new software at no cost. Owners can contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 and reference recall number FSI 1369.

If you own one of these trucks, contact Dennis Eagle as soon as possible to schedule the free software update, and check your vehicle identification number for any other open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V294Dennis Eagle Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Elite garbage trucks. The Electronic Braking System control unit (EBS ECU) may be programmed with incorrect datasets, causing the anti-lock braking system to activate on the opposite side of the vehicle from any detected lock-up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
If the ABS system malfunctions, the vehicle may require additional stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dennis Eagle will notify owners and will reprogram the EBS ECU with new software, free of charge. The recall began June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis Eagle's number for this recall is FSI 1369.
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 Elite20172018