Multiprens Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E018000 by Multiprens Usa, Inc.. Affecting stk-100 triangle kits manufactured october 4, 2011, to july 21, 2014 Includes 22,104 affected units, Warning Triangle Kit/FMVSS 125, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

stk-100 triangle kits manufactured october 4, 2011, to july 21, 2014

Defect Summary

Multiprens, usa, inc. (multiprens) is recalling certain stk-100 triangle kits manufactured october 4, 2011, to july 21, 2014. The affected triangle kits may have have an incorrect inner border of the orange florescent material, the triangles may not be as reflective as required, and the reflector color may not be correct. additionally, the triangles may also move under wind load, and may be subject to joint separation and discoloration after being used. as such, these triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."

Corrective Action

Multiprens will notify owners and advise them to return the triangle kits for a full refund. the recall is expected to begin in april 2015. owners may contact multiprens customer service at 1-913-371-6999. multiprens' number for this recall is musa0814.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E018000
Manufacturer: Multiprens Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: Warning triangle kit/fmvss 125
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 22,104

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MUSA0814
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Multiprens, usa, inc. (multiprens) is recalling certain stk-100 triangle kits manufactured october 4, 2011, to july 21, 2014. The affected triangle kits may have have an incorrect inner border of the orange florescent material, the triangles may not be as reflective as required, and the reflector color may not be correct. additionally, the triangles may also move under wind load, and may be subject to joint separation and discoloration after being used. as such, these triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 125, "warning devices."
Consequence Summary: Failure of the warning triangles to meet the safety standard requirements may result in other vehicles not being warned about a disabled vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Multiprens will notify owners and advise them to return the triangle kits for a full refund. the recall is expected to begin in april 2015. owners may contact multiprens customer service at 1-913-371-6999. multiprens' number for this recall is musa0814.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0.51

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NHTSA ID: 15E018000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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