Dennis Eagle recalls
DVSA has published 16 safety recalls for Dennis Eagle since 1992, 7 of them since 2020. The latest was 24 Aug 2023. Models with the most campaigns: Elite, Elite 2 8x4, Elite 2 6x4, Elite 6, Elite 2, Narrow.
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ELITE · replace the front suspension air bag castings
24 Aug 2023 · R/2023/248
On affected vehicles there is a possibility the front suspension castings could fail.
Fix: Replace the front suspension castings
228 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
ELITE · there is a possibility that number one air tank mounting bracket could fail.
20 Jul 2023 · R/2023/180
There is a possibility that number one air tank mounting bracket could fail.
Fix: Replace the existing air tank brackets with a new designed bracket on specific vehicles.
906 vehicles · built 1 May 2022 to 31 Jul 2023
ELITE · a degrade of emissions control component may occur
8 Dec 2022 · R/2022/349
A degrade of emissions control components may occur.
Fix: Trucks are monitored via software. If degradation is found then replacement of the silencer is required.
374 vehicles
ELITE · there is potentially a mismatch of splines between a joint and the shaft on the steering column.
21 Jul 2022 · R/2022/220
There is potentially a mismatch of splines between a joint and the shaft on the steering column.
Fix: Inspect the joint and check it is stamped with correct reference number and contact replace if needed.
1,362 vehicles · built 8 Dec 2015 to 3 Dec 2019
ELITE 2 8X4 · the abs modulator plugs could have potentially been plugged into the wrong modulator
17 Aug 2021 · R/2021/300
The ABS Modulator plugs could potentially have been plugged into the wrong modulator.
Fix: Perform checks and in necessary switch the ABS modulator plugs to the correct modulator.
1,318 vehicles · built 8 May 2009 to 27 Feb 2019
ELITE 2 6X4 · the abs modulator plugs could have potentially been plugged into the wrong modulator
17 Aug 2021 · R/2021/300
The ABS Modulator plugs could potentially have been plugged into the wrong modulator.
Fix: Perform checks and in necessary switch the ABS modulator plugs to the correct modulator.
1,318 vehicles · built 8 May 2009 to 27 Feb 2019
ELITE 6 · axle hub bolts loose
8 Feb 2021 · R/2021/036
Axle hub bolts may become insecure.
Fix: Recheck torque value of axle hub bolts to 500nm.
158 vehicles · built 9 Nov 2020 to 29 Jan 2021
ELITE 2 · steering arm may fracture
9 Oct 2017 · R/2017/272
Due to a lack of durability the steering lever may fracture at its fixings.
Fix: On affected vehciles replace the steering arm with a new design of arm.
528 vehicles · built 16 Dec 2008 to 23 Oct 2014
ELITE · wheel may break
18 Jun 2012 · R/2012/084
Wheel knave may break away from the outer ring due to poor weld penetration. This could lead to the wheel breaking and could cause damage to vehicle.
Fix: Replace wheels.
58 vehicles
NARROW · brakes may fail
19 Jul 2010 · R/2010/095
The brake actuator clamping bands on the front axle may be weakened through fouling the shock absorber top mounting when the steering is on full lock and the brake pads are worn considerably. In time the clamping ring may fail and the braking effort at the front axle will be lost resulting in much longer stopping distances.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the top shock absorber brackets of the front axle and if there has been any signs of fouling fit new actuator clamping rings.
98 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2009 to 19 May 2010
ELITE · front hub casting may fail in area of wheel bolts.
23 Dec 2003 · R/2003/190
The front hub outer ring portion that houses the wheel bolts may break away from the inner nave portion fastened to the stub axle. In the worst case this would lead to detachment of the wheel.
Fix: Inspect vehicles in the affected range and replace any defective hubs found.
370 vehicles · built 1 May 2003 to 30 Nov 2003
ELITE · power steering pump filter
15 Aug 2003 · R/2003/142
Possibility of momentary loss of power from Power Steering hydraulic pump unit.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit additional filter to pump suction line.
1,000 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2001 to 31 Jul 2003
ELITE · steering relay lever bracket
14 Oct 2001 · R/2001/135
The second steer axle relay lever pivot bracket may crack. Complete failure of the bracket could impair the directional control of the vehicle.
Fix: Fit a modified relay lever bracket.
133 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 2001
ELITE · possible fire risk
8 Apr 1997 · R/1997/032
The left hand lower noise shield may contact the vehicle silencer and cause heat damage to the shield. Whilst the shield is constructed of and supported by self extinguishing material trapped / collected debris or refuse in the area of the shield
Fix: Dennis Eagle have written to operators of all affected vehicles advising them to remove the heat shield with immediate effect and to report back to the manufacturer that this has been done.
610 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1997
ELITE · possible axle misalignment
7 Nov 1996 · R/1996/102
There is a possibility that the drive axle and/or the link steer axle U bolts nuts were not fully torqued during build. This may result in misalignment of the axles.
Fix: Dennis Eagle have contacted the operators of all the vehicles concerned both by telephone and in writing advising them to check and retorque the subject bolts immediately notifying the manufacturer in writing when this action has been completed.
112 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1996
ELITE · possible malfunction of handbrake control valve
28 Apr 1995 · R/1995/014
The Knorr - Bremse handbrake control valve may have suffered premature wear. This could allow the vehicle to roll away whilst parked.
Fix: 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.
897 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1991 to 28 Feb 1995
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.