The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V545000·Announced 2024-07-23

Capacity Recalls 2023 TJ Series Vehicles Due to Steering Gear Defect

Capacity of Texas is recalling 2023 TJ 5000, 6500, and 9000 vehicles because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, risking loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear assembly) that may result in a loss of steering control, which the source states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Capacity of Texas is recalling certain 2023 TJ Series vehicles, including the TJ 5000, TJ 6500, and TJ 9000 models. The recall involves 865 vehicles.

The steering gear assemblies in these vehicles may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required. This defect may result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective gears free of charge. Owners may contact Capacity of Texas customer service at 1-800-323-0135 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CAPACITY TJ 5000, TJ 9000, TJ 6500
Brand
CAPACITY
Manufacturer
Capacity of Texas
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
865

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TJ 5000
  • TJ 9000
  • TJ 6500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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