NHTSA Recall 02V234000
Filed by Capacity of Texas. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2002-09-05. An estimated 145 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN JOCKEY TRACTORS CERTIFIED FOR HIGHWAY USE, THE FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSOR WIRES ARE CROSSED.
Risk
THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD EXPERIENCE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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).