Capacity Isb13, model years 2013 to 2015. Filed by Capacity of Texas and reported to NHTSA on 24 April 2015. 337 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ISB13 Yard Tractors manufactured from September 1, 2013, through April 22, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to control the backlighting illumination on the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 15V243 cover?
- Capacity Isb13, model years 2013-2015.
- What is wrong with them?
- Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ISB13 Yard Tractors manufactured from September 1, 2013, through April 22, 2015. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to control the backlighting illumination on the dashboard.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- If the driver can not adjust the amount of dash illumination, the driver may not be able to easily see the dash controls. This distraction may increase the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Capacity will notify owners, and fleets will install a switch with dimming capability, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2015. Owners may contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “If the driver can not adjust the amount of dash illumination, the driver may not be able to easily see the dash controls. This distraction may increase the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 15V243 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Capacity of Texas |
| System at fault | Interior Lighting |
| Reported to NHTSA | 24 April 2015 |
| Model years | 2013-2015 |
| Vehicles named | CAPACITY ISB13 |
What the notice says today
The consequence
If the driver can not adjust the amount of dash illumination, the driver may not be able to easily see the dash controls. This distraction may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Capacity will notify owners, and fleets will install a switch with dimming capability, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2015. Owners may contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135.
What it said before
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CarsMultiverse, recall 15V243, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/15v243/
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Other Capacity notices we hold
- 14V751: model year 2014 ISB13 trucks manufactured from April 28, 2014, to July 10, 2014
- 14V445: model year 2008-2014 terminal tractors trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines
All 3 Capacity campaigns we hold · Every manufacturer in the record
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