OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
01E008000
Parking Brake:driveline
Reported Mar 11, 2001 · JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC.
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
UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).
Remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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