Recall 02V-098: 2001–2002 Capacity Trailer Jockey

CAPACITY OF TEXAS recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Apr 16, 2002, covering about 93 vehicles.

NHTSA number
02V-098
Report date
Apr 16, 2002
Vehicles affected
93
Owners notified
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The problem

On certain trucks equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. Under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. A failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.

The risk

Unexpected acceleration could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

The fix

Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification began during march 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or 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).

Recall details

ManufacturerCAPACITY OF TEXAS
ComponentVehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number02V098003

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Capacity Trailer Jockey2001, 2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 02V-098?

On certain trucks equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. Under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. A failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.

How is recall 02V-098 fixed?

Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification began during march 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or capacity at 1-903-759-0610.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.