Designtech International Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98E002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E002000 by Designtech International Inc.. Includes 50,000 affected units, DESIGNTECH/REMOTE CAR STARTER, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: auto command remote car starters, models 25523, 25524-28, 25536-38, 20024-28, 20036-38. a software problem occurs allowing the remote car starter to start a vehicle more than once every 3 hours when the temperature drops below 0 degrees fahrenheit.

Corrective Action

Owners need to return the remote car starter to have a microprocessor (new software) installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E002000

Manufacturer: Designtech International Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Designtech/remote car starter

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 50,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: auto command remote car starters, models 25523, 25524-28, 25536-38, 20024-28, 20036-38. a software problem occurs allowing the remote car starter to start a vehicle more than once every 3 hours when the temperature drops below 0 degrees fahrenheit.

Consequence Summary: If a vehicle was located in a closed area, such as a garage, and the vehicle started often, the potential for carbon monoxide build-up could occur increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action: Owners need to return the remote car starter to have a microprocessor (new software) installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98E002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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