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  Safety Recalls of Capacity Trailer Jockey Vehicles

There have been 7 safety recalls for the Capacity Trailer Jockey. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Capacity Trailer Jockey.

NHTSA Recall #: 97V021000; Feb. 18, 1997

Other vehicles or people walking behind these vehicles may not be aware that the vehicle is backing up increasing the potential for property damage or injury to pedestrians.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey, 1997 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: these vehicles were built for the u. S. Postal service. The control switch for the back-up lights were omitted during assembly. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 95V171000; Sep. 7, 1995

Consequence of non-compliance; if a line were to break, a leak would disable both front and rear brake systems increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Recall Summary: The front and rear service brake reservoir is plumbed so a single point failure can empty both reservoirs. This plumbing allows air from the wet tank to go through one of the rear service reservoirs before entering the front system service reservoir.... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 07V050000; Feb. 12, 2007

This condition could result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: On certain tractors certified for highway use, a power distribution board which controls the electrical signals can short out. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 04V349000; Jul. 2, 2004

This lack of proper lubrication can cause the switch to stick, resulting in the vehicle stop lamps staying illuminated or failing to extinguish promptly. If the stop lamps fail to perform as designed, a crash could result without warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with bendix sl4 stop light switches, improper lubrication was applied to the piston mechanism in the switch. ... Details of this recall goto detail
NHTSA Recall #: 02V234000; Sep. 5, 2002

The vehicle braking system could experience increased stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Capacity Trailer Jockey
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: On certain jockey tractors certified for highway use, the front wheel abs sensor wires are crossed. ... Details of this recall goto detail
Table 1. Historical Recalls of Capacity Trailer Jockey Vehicles
Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 12, 2007   Electrical System 78
Jul. 2, 2004   Exterior Lighting:tail Lights:switch 8
Sep. 5, 2002   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 145
Apr. 16, 2002   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 93
Mar. 11, 2001   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 21
Feb. 18, 1997   Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights:switch 160
Sep. 7, 1995   Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir 5


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Capacity Trailer Jockey Model Years
Model# Recalls
2006 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
2003 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
2002 Capacity Trailer Jockey 2
2001 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
1999 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
1997 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
1996 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1
1995 Capacity Trailer Jockey 1