Recalls for 2002 Capacity Trailer Jockey

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2002-04-24
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 2002-09-05
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).