Capacity of Texas: Steering
Capacity of Texas reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 23, 2024 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 865. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Capacity of Texas (Capacity of Texas) is recalling certain 2023 TJ Series (5000, 6500, and 9000) vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective gears, free of charge. Owners may contact Capacity of Texas customer service at 1-800-323-0135.
3 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Capacity TJ 5000 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Capacity TJ 6500 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Capacity TJ 9000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 24V545000.
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