| Make : CAPACITY | Model : TRAILER JOCKEY | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030101 - 20040430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V349000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040702 | Date Added to Database: 20040721 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CAPACITY OF TEXAS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CAPACITY OF TEXAS | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES, IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM IN THE SWITCH. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE SWITCH TO STICK, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STOP LAMPS STAYING ILLUMINATED OR FAILING TO EXTINGUISH PROMPTLY. IF THE STOP LAMPS FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING. |
||
|
Remedy:
BENDIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. BENDIX HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CAPACITY AT 903-759-0610. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||