NHTSA safety recall
Recall 97V021000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
CAPACITY OF TEXAS · Reported to NHTSA Feb 18, 1997
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE. THE CONTROL SWITCH FOR THE BACK-UP LIGHTS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
The risk
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.
The remedy
POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SWITCH AND WIRING TO CONNECT THESE LIGHTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 1997.NOTE:IF A POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP HAS NOT RECEIVED THE REPAIR PARTS TO CORRECT THEIR VEHICLES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, THEY SHOULD CONTACT CAPACITY OF TEXAS AT 1-800-323-0135.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- CAPACITY OF TEXAS
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V021000
- Units potentially affected
- 160
- Report received
- Feb 18, 1997
- Production range
- Not recorded
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- Not recorded
Vehicles covered
2 model years across 1 model
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.