Key Takeaway

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS/ELECTRONIC DRIVELINE BRAKE by JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC. was recalled on March 16, 2001. What to do: CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT JVS TO ARRANGE FOR A FREE REPAIR AT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 2001. OWN...

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JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS/ELECTRONIC DRIVELINE BRAKE

Recalled: March 16, 2001 ~1,002 units affected 01E008

Description

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.

Injuries / 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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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 DEALE...

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