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Council reviews failing new garbage truck; $250,000 purchase under warranty scrutiny
Town Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary
Council members reported the town’s recently purchased garbage truck is malfunctioning (limp mode, DEF issues, steering) after about 4,768 miles. Members said it's under warranty but towing/repair coverage is limited; they are pursuing dealer and local repair options.
Council members reviewed ongoing problems with a recently purchased garbage truck, reporting that the vehicle has about 4,768 miles and is repeatedly entering limp mode and producing diagnostic codes related to the DEF system and power steering.
"We spent a quarter million dollars on this thing, and it's…
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