Jacobs Vehicle Systems Electric Controller Recalls
All Jacobs Vehicle Systems Electric Controller recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.March 16th, 2001
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE
Recall Date
March 16th, 2001
March 16th, 2001
Units Effected
1,002
1,002
NHTSA Campaign Number: 01E008000
Manufacturer: JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: March 23rd, 2001
Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVELINE BRAKE SYSTEM. A FAILURE MODE WITHIN THE SOLID STATE CONTROLLER CAN CAUSE A SHORT FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY. Consequence Summary:
UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S). Corrective Summary:
CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT JVS TO ARRANGE FOR A FREE REPAIR AT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 2001. 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 JACOBS VEHICLES SYSTEMS AT 1-800-269-6562. Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall Comments
Be the first to add a comment!