JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 11, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS/ELECTRONIC DRIVELINE BRAKE

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER FOR THE ELECTRIC DRIVELINE BRAKE SYSTEM. A FAILURE MODE WITHIN THE SOLID STATE CONTROLLER CAN CAUSE A SHORT FROM THE POSITIVE TERMINAL TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY.

NHTSA ID: 01E008000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 1,002

Consequence Summary:

UNDER THIS CONDITION, THE CONTROLLER COULD IGNITE CAUSUING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLE CAUSING INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT(S).

Corrective Action:

CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT JVS TO ARRANGE FOR A FREE REPAIR AT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JACOBS VEHICLES SYSTEMS AT 1-800-269-6562.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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