2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite Recall: Ignition barrels on these vehicles may have been improperly secured…
NHTSA campaign 18V653000 · Electrical System · filed Sep 21, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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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.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Eagle | Elite | 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V653000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.