NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 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 2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Capacity dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
CAPACITY OF TEXAS/STOP LIGHT SWITCH
NHTSA #04V349000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported July 2, 2004 · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Vehicles built January 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SL4 STOP LIGHT SWITCHES, IMPROPER LUBRICATION WAS APPLIED TO THE PISTON MECHANISM IN THE SWITCH.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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