Recall 21V220 covers 35 2017-2021 Dennis Eagle Proview and Elite vehicles for incorrect ABS warning light illumination. Repair will be free once available.
Dennis Eagle is recalling 35 2017-2021 Elite and Proview vehicles under recall 21V220 because worn brake pads can trigger the ABS warning light along with the brake pad wear light. The false ABS warning can make a driver think the ABS has failed, change driving behavior, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ABS warning light on 2017-2021 Dennis Eagle Proview and Elite trucks is part of the instrument-cluster warning system. ABS means antilock braking system, which helps keep the wheels from locking during hard braking. The separate brake pad wear light is supposed to tell the driver when the pads have worn out and need service.
On these trucks, the braking software sends the wrong vehicle-network message when the brake pads reach the worn-out state. Instead of showing only the brake pad wear warning, the cluster also turns on the ABS warning light. That makes the display misleading because the ABS light points to an ABS fault, while the condition found in testing was worn brake pads.
A driver sees the brake pad wear warning light and the ABS warning light at the same time when the pads are worn out. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans Proview and Elite models from 2017-2021, all involving the anti-lock brake system (ABS).
| 2019 Dennis Eagle Proview | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Dennis Eagle Elite | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2020 Dennis Eagle Elite | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2019 Dennis Eagle Elite | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2021 Dennis Eagle Proview | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2020 Dennis Eagle Proview | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2018 Dennis Eagle Elite | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2017 Dennis Eagle Elite | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2017 Dennis Eagle Proview | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2018 Dennis Eagle Proview | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 35 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An ABS warning light that turns on incorrectly can make the driver think the anti-lock braking system has failed. That false signal can change braking choices and increase crash risk. If the light appears, drive cautiously and arrange service with a dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Dennis Eagle dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2021 Dennis Eagle Proview or Elite is included in this recall.
- Call Dennis Eagle customer service at 1-813-440-8136 to confirm current repair instructions before arranging service.
- Contact a franchised Dennis Eagle dealer for the free braking-system and instrument-cluster software updates that correct the ABS warning light and brake-pad-wear warning display behavior.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, or reference recall number 21V220 and Dennis Eagle recall FSI1437 when you call.
- Drive with extra caution until the software updates are complete, since the incorrect ABS warning light changes how the driver reads the brake system status.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once Dennis Eagle makes it available. At the dealer, a Dennis Eagle technician installs software updates for the braking system and the instrument clusters so the warning display logic matches the brake pad wear condition. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Dennis Eagle used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related braking system or instrument cluster software repair before the recall notice, keep repair orders and payment records, then ask Dennis Eagle customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 30, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 24, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 24, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V220?
Recall 21V220 covers 35 2017-2021 Dennis Eagle Elite and Proview vehicles. When the brake pads wear out, the ABS warning light can incorrectly illuminate along with the Brake Pad Wear warning light. Dennis Eagle dealers will install braking-system and instrument-cluster software updates for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2021 Dennis Eagle Elite or Proview is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V220. If it is, call a franchised Dennis Eagle dealer and ask for the braking-system and instrument-cluster software updates. Reference recall number 21V220 or Dennis Eagle recall FSI1437 when you schedule the repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Dennis Eagle dealers will install the required software updates to the braking system and instrument clusters free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 21V220?
The risk is driver confusion from an incorrect ABS warning light. Dennis Eagle says the light can make the driver believe the ABS has failed, which can change driving behavior and increase crash risk. The dealer repair corrects the warning-light software.
When were owners notified about recall 21V220?
Dennis Eagle mailed owner notification letters on May 24, 2021. Used vehicles and fleet vehicles do not always stay with the first owner, so the VIN check is still the right way to confirm whether a specific Elite or Proview is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V220000 |
|---|---|
| Dennis Eagle customer service | 1-813-440-8136 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V220 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V220000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →