Recall
Capacity Trailer Jockey — 97V021000
NHTSA ID
97V021000
Make
Capacity
Model
Trailer Jockey
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-02-18
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
160
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
POSTAL SERVICE REPAIR SHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SWITCH AND WIRING TO CONNECT THESE LIGHTS.