NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Capacity dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
CAPACITY OF TEXAS/BACK UP LIGHT SWITCH
NHTSA #97V021000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 1997 · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
Potentially affected: 160 vehicles
Owners notified March 21, 1997
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE BACK-UP LIGHTS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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