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.
DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL – DESIGNTECH/REMOTE CAR STARTER
| Report Received Date | 02/09/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98E002000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 50000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98E002000) |
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