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DEI Visibility recall
Recalled February 20, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97E005000 · DEI
Hazard
IF THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES HAVING THE REMOTE START UNITS AND, IF NECESSARY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE TO PREVENT REMOTE STARTING IN GEAR.
Units
200,000 units
Description
IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START UNITS CAN PERMIT REMOTE ENGINE START WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES HAVING THE REMOTE START UNITS AND, IF NECESSARY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE TO PREVENT REMOTE STARTING IN GEAR.
Product
DEI 551 · DEI 552 · DEI 553
Manufacturer(s)
DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →