IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START UNITS CAN PERMIT REMOTE ENGINE START WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.
DIRECTED ELECTRONICS – DIRECTED ELECTRONICS/REMOTE START UNITS
| Report Received Date | 02/20/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97E005000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES HAVING THE REMOTE START UNITS AND, IF NECESSARY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE TO PREVENT REMOTE STARTING IN GEAR. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 200000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97E005000) |
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