Designtech Auto Command Recalls
All Designtech Auto Command recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.February 10th, 1998
Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
February 10th, 1998
February 10th, 1998
Units Effected
50,000
50,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E002000
Manufacturer: DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: January 9th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: January 12th, 1998
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 Summary:
OWNERS NEED TO RETURN THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO HAVE A MICROPROCESSOR (NEW SOFTWARE) INSTALLED. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DESIGNTECH AT 1-800-337-4468.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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