OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E002000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Feb 9, 1998 · DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
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
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.
Remedy
OWNERS NEED TO RETURN THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO HAVE A MICROPROCESSOR (NEW SOFTWARE) INSTALLED.
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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