DESIGNTECH/REMOTE CAR STARTER
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 98E002000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/9/1998 |
| Component | N/A |
| Vehicles Affected | 50,000 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Equipment |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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.
Issue
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Action
OWNERS NEED TO RETURN THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO HAVE A MICROPROCESSOR (NEW SOFTWARE) INSTALLED.
