CarRecallWatch- Component
- INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ISB13 Yard Tractors manufactured from September 1, 2013, through April 22, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to control the backlighting illumination on the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- If the driver can not adjust the amount of dash illumination, the driver may not be able to easily see the dash controls. This distraction may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Capacity will notify owners, and fleets will install a switch with dimming capability, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2015. Owners may contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2015 Capacity ISB13 yard tractors were built without a dimmer switch for the dashboard backlighting. Without the ability to adjust the light level, the driver may have difficulty easily seeing the dashboard controls. Looking for and reading the controls can distract the driver, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Capacity will notify owners, and fleets will have a switch with dimming capability installed at no charge. The recall began on May 27, 2015.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135 to arrange the repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Capacity ISB13 | 201320142015 |
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