| Make : CAPACITY | Model : TRAILER JOCKEY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V021000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970321 | Date Received by ODI: 19970218 | Date Added to Database: 19970303 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CAPACITY OF TEXAS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CAPACITY OF TEXAS | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 160 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE BACK-UP LIGHTS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SWITCH AND WIRING TO CONNECT THESE LIGHTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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