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Capacity Trailer Jockey Recall 02V234: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

NHTSA campaign 02V234, reported September 5, 2002, 145 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V234CAPACITY OF TEXAS
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem
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.
Remedy
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).

Affected vehicles

Capacity Trailer Jockey2002