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Capacity TJ 5000 Recall 24V545: Steering Gear May Lose Control, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V545, reported July 23, 2024, 865 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain steering gear assemblies may have been assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required. This defect can cause a loss of steering control while driving.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. If you own a 2023 vehicle in this series, the risk is serious enough to have the vehicle checked promptly.

Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the defective steering gears free of charge. You can contact Capacity of Texas customer service at 1-800-323-0135 for assistance, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V545Capacity of Texas
Component
STEERING
Problem
Capacity of Texas (Capacity of Texas) is recalling certain 2023 TJ Series (5000, 6500, and 9000) vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective gears, free of charge. Owners may contact Capacity of Texas 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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Capacity TJ 50002023
Capacity TJ 65002023
Capacity TJ 90002023