CAPACITY TRAILER JOCKEY 1996: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CAPACITY | TRAILER JOCKEY | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-21 | 1997-02-18 | 1997-03-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Capacity of Texas
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 160
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE BACK-UP LIGHTS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE WALKING BEHIND THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE IS BACKING UP INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SWITCH AND WIRING TO CONNECT THESE LIGHTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 1997.NOTE:IF A POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP HAS NOT RECEIVED THE REPAIR PARTS TO CORRECT THEIR VEHICLES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, THEY SHOULD CONTACT CAPACITY OF TEXAS AT 1-800-323-0135.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
