Dennis Eagle Elite: Possible Malfunction Of Handbrake Control Valve
Summary Dennis Eagle Elite garbage trucks with potentially faulty Knorr-Bremse handbrake control valves are being recalled. The valve may wear prematurely, which could cause the parked vehicle to roll away. The manufacturer will inspect the valve and replace it if it doesn't meet standards.
- Recalling firm
- DENNIS EAGLE
- Product
- Vehicles: DENNIS EAGLE ELITE. Units affected: 897
- Reason
- The Knorr - Bremse handbrake control valve may have suffered premature wear. This could allow the vehicle to roll away whilst parked. Remedy: The affected vehicles to have the control valve internal mechanism examined for compliance with the valve manufacturers standards. Any valve which does not conform to these standards will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1995-04-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6582c7f6-b864-4f99-b44c-f7200779dc86