3m Company Traffic Safety Systems Div. | NHTSA Recall #08E066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E066000 by 3m Company Traffic Safety Systems Div.. Includes 276 affected units, FMVSS 108/RETROREFLECTIVE SHEETING, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

3m company (3m) is recalling 276 rolls of 3m flexible prismatic conspicuity markings series 963 retroreflective sheeting sold for use as aftermarket equipment which is designed to enhance the conspicuity of certain trucks and trailers. the sheeting in question does not comply with one of the photometric performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the 3m part numbers are: 963-10 (white), 963-326 (red/white), and 963-32 (red/white). the items were produced from the week of august 25 through november 6, 2008. the lot numbers are edb 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1934.

Corrective Action

3m will notify owners and will offer to replace the noncompliant sheeting with equivalent or better sheeting, at no charge. the recall began during november 2008. owners can contact 3m at 1-651-736-3132.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E066000

Manufacturer: 3m Company Traffic Safety Systems Div.

Report Received Date: 2008-11-19T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 108/retroreflective sheeting

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 3m company (3m) is recalling 276 rolls of 3m flexible prismatic conspicuity markings series 963 retroreflective sheeting sold for use as aftermarket equipment which is designed to enhance the conspicuity of certain trucks and trailers. the sheeting in question does not comply with one of the photometric performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the 3m part numbers are: 963-10 (white), 963-326 (red/white), and 963-32 (red/white). the items were produced from the week of august 25 through november 6, 2008. the lot numbers are edb 1926, 1927, 1928, and 1934.

Consequence Summary: The sheeting does not reflect the full amount of light required by the standard. this could reduce the conspicuity of vehicles on which the sheeting is applied, which could increase the likelihood of a crash.

Corrective Action: 3m will notify owners and will offer to replace the noncompliant sheeting with equivalent or better sheeting, at no charge. the recall began during november 2008. owners can contact 3m at 1-651-736-3132.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E066000

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