Vehicle recall 97V021000 · February 18, 1997
1996-1997 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Vehicle description: these vehicles were built for the u. S. Postal service.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: these vehicles were built for the u. S. Postal service. The control switch for the back-up lights were omitted during assembly.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Postal service repair shops will be provided with a switch and wiring to connect these lights.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 1997
- Filed by
- CAPACITY OF TEXAS
- Owner notification
- March 21, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 160
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Capacity Trailer Jockey (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
Has your Capacity been repaired?
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