Campaign 22V-537

Steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture

Defect summary

Capacity of Texas (Capacity of Texas) is recalling certain 2021-2022 TJ 5000, 6500, and 9000 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Capacity of Texas customer service at 1-800-323-0135.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V537000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-537
Make	Model	Model years
Capacity	TJ 5000	2021 to 2022
Capacity	TJ 6500	2021 to 2022
Capacity	TJ 9000	2021 to 2022

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-545 Jul 23, 2024
Steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of…
23V-219 Mar 30, 2023
Front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints
05V-038 Feb 2, 2005
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that…
01V-044-008 Mar 11, 2001
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw
99V-033-002 Apr 6, 1999
Vehicle description: bus chassis equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles