OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97V021000
Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights:switch
Reported Feb 18, 1997 · CAPACITY OF TEXAS
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.
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.
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