Model year record

2023 CAPACITY TJ 5000

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V545000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Capacity of Texas
Vehicles affected
865
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-23
Owners notified
2024-08-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V219000

Steering: critical fasteners

Component
Steering: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Capacity of Texas
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-30
Owners notified
2023-05-10

Defect description

Capacity of Texas is recalling certain 2020-2023 TJ5000 vehicles. The front-drive steer axle fasteners may loosen, resulting in a complete separation of the axle assembly joints.

Safety risk

Steer axle assembly separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the pro-torque nut keeper on the steer axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Capacity of Texas customer service at 1-800-323-0135.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.