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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
These vehicles may show the ABS warning light when the brake pads wear out, in addition to the Brake Pad Wear warning light. The ABS light can wrongly suggest the anti-lock braking system has failed, which may change how the driver operates the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install software updates to the braking system and the instrument cluster. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 and reference recall number FSI1437, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dennis Eagle Elite | 20172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Dennis Eagle Proview | 20172018201920202021 |