Vehicle recall 20V294000 · May 21, 2020
2017-2018 Dennis Eagle Elite
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…
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 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2020
- Filed by
- Dennis Eagle Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- FSI 1369
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module; Service brakes, air › Antilock
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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