Buyers Products Company | NHTSA Recall #14E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E054000 by Buyers Products Company. Affecting warning triangles, part numbers ert10 (3 pack), and ert01 (single piece) manufactured march 2011 to june 2014 Includes 47,912 affected units, Warning Triangle/FMVSS 125, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

warning triangles, part numbers ert10 (3 pack), and ert01 (single piece) manufactured march 2011 to june 2014

Defect Summary

Buyers products company (buyers products) is recalling certain warning triangles, part numbers ert10 (3 pack), and ert01 (single piece) manufactured march 2011 to june 2014. due to having an insufficiently rigid joint between the base and the triangle and being improperly filled with ballast, the affected triangles may blow over from wind gusts. as such, the triangles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125 "warning devices."

Corrective Action

Buyers products dealers will notify owners, and refunds will be given for the purchased warning triangles. buyers products notified its dealers beginning on august 26, 2014. owners may contact buyers products customer service at 1-440-974-8888. buyers products' number for this recall is tsb-ert10.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E054000
Report Received Date: 2014-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Warning triangle/fmvss 125
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 47,912

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TSB-ERT10
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Buyers products company (buyers products) is recalling certain warning triangles, part numbers ert10 (3 pack), and ert01 (single piece) manufactured march 2011 to june 2014. due to having an insufficiently rigid joint between the base and the triangle and being improperly filled with ballast, the affected triangles may blow over from wind gusts. as such, the triangles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125 "warning devices."
Consequence Summary: If the triangle blows over in wind gusts, such as those from passing vehicles, other drivers may not be adequately warned of a stopped vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Buyers products dealers will notify owners, and refunds will be given for the purchased warning triangles. buyers products notified its dealers beginning on august 26, 2014. owners may contact buyers products customer service at 1-440-974-8888. buyers products' number for this recall is tsb-ert10.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 8.81

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NHTSA ID: 14E054000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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