2002 CAPACITY TRAILER JOCKEY Recalls (2)

Campaign:

02V098003 on 04/23/2002

Component:

Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Manufactured:

05/31/2001 - 03/10/2002

Affected:

93

Defect:

On certain trucks equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. a failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.

Consequence:

Unexpected acceleration could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Correction:

Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. owner notification began during march 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or capacity at 1-903-759-0610.

Notes:

Also, customers can 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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Campaign:

02V234000 on 09/04/2002

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock

Manufactured:

02/29/2000 - 08/18/2002

Affected:

145

Defect:

On certain jockey tractors certified for highway use, the front wheel abs sensor wires are crossed.

Consequence:

The vehicle braking system could experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will add an extension harness to enable the front wheel sensor to be reversed. notification to owners began august 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact capacity at 1-903-759-0610.

Notes:

Also, customers can 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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