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Designtech Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled February 9, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E002000 · Designtech
Hazard
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.
Units
50,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
OWNERS NEED TO RETURN THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO HAVE A MICROPROCESSOR (NEW SOFTWARE) INSTALLED.
Product
Designtech AUTO COMMAND
Manufacturer(s)
DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →