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Tridon Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled April 7, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82E009000 · Tridon
Remedy
UNSOLD INVENTORIES OF FLASHER UNITS WILL BE RECALLED AND THIS MODEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET IMMEDIATELY. ALSO, OWNER MAY RETURN THE UNIT FOR A COMPLETE REFUND.
Units
12,974 units
Description
THESE ELECTRONIC SIGNAL FLASHERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". WHEN SUBJECTED TO A TEMPERATURE OF ZERO DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE FLASH RATE OF THESE UNITS MAY NOT STAY WITHIN AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE.
What to do
UNSOLD INVENTORIES OF FLASHER UNITS WILL BE RECALLED AND THIS MODEL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET IMMEDIATELY. ALSO, OWNER MAY RETURN THE UNIT FOR A COMPLETE REFUND.
Product
Tridon TRIDON
Manufacturer(s)
TRIDON, INCORPORATED
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →