Vehicle recall 18V895000 · December 19, 2018

2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite

Using the reverse alarm mute switch will prevent the truck from beeping when the vehicle is in reverse.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Dennis Eagle Inc. (Dennis Eagle) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite refuse trucks equipped with reverse alarm mute switches. Using the reverse alarm mute switch will prevent the truck from beeping when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: If the reverse alarm is muted, pedestrians may not realize the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dennis Eagle will notify owners, and dealers will remove the reverse alarm mute switch and install a blanking plate, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2019. Owners may contact Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136. Dennis Eagle's number for this recall is FSI 1240.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 18V895000
Reported to NHTSA: December 19, 2018
Filed by: Dennis Eagle Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: FSI 1240
Owner notification: January 21, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 5
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system

Recall 18V895000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Dennis Eagle Elite (2017-2018): 2018, 2017

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