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SWC Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled August 24, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94E025001 · SWC
Hazard
THE FABRIC BURN-RATE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS NO. 302, WHICH CAN PRESENT A GREATER RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE MATERIALIGNITE.
Remedy
A CONTAINER OF FLAME RETARDENT SPRAY WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS TO ALL KNOWN OWNERS OF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SUSPECT SHADES. THE RETARDENT CAN BE APPLIED BY THE VEHICLE OWNER, OR, THE VEHICLE CAN BE TAKEN TO A DESIGNATED SERVICE CENTER WHERE THE SPRAY WILL BE APPLIED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
1 units
Description
UNTREATED FABRIC WAS USED TO PRODUCE WINDOW SHADES FOR INSTALLATION IN CERTAIN VAN CONVERSIONS. WHEN USED ON MOTOR VEHICLES, THIS FABRIC DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 302, "FLAMMABILITY OF INTERIOR MATERIALS."
What to do
A CONTAINER OF FLAME RETARDENT SPRAY WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS TO ALL KNOWN OWNERS OF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SUSPECT SHADES. THE RETARDENT CAN BE APPLIED BY THE VEHICLE OWNER, OR, THE VEHICLE CAN BE TAKEN TO A DESIGNATED SERVICE CENTER WHERE THE SPRAY WILL BE APPLIED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
SWC VAN WINDOW SHADES
Manufacturer(s)
SPECIALTY WINDOW COVERING
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →