NHTSA Recall 18V653000: Ignition (electrical system)
Dennis Eagle Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Dennis Eagle Elite.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V653000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | September 21, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V653000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.