Key Takeaway

PRECISION ENGINEERING/REMOTE STARTER by PRECISION ENGINEERING was recalled on February 26, 1999. What to do: PRECISION ENGINEERING/DAVID LEVY COMPANY WILL HAVE THE UNIT REMOVED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. ALTERNATIVELY, THE CUSTOMER CAN TAKE THE RAS UNIT TO...

NHTSA Ongoing

PRECISION ENGINEERING/REMOTE STARTER

Recalled: February 26, 1999 ~10,000 units affected 99E008

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REMOTE CAR STARTER. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN OMISSIONS OR METHODS OF INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE SOFTWARE REACTIONS WHICH CAN RESULT IN THE STARTER ACTING IMPROPERLY.

Injuries / Consequence

AS A RESULT, THE CONSEQUENCES ARE THE PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON, THE DOOR LOCKS MAY LOCK AND UNLOCK RANDOMLY, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT START, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT SHUT OFF WITH THE REMOTE STARTER, THE VEHICLE MAY START RANDOMLY OR THE UNIT MAY LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE UNIT.

Remedy

PRECISION ENGINEERING/DAVID LEVY COMPANY WILL HAVE THE UNIT REMOVED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. ALTERNATIVELY, THE CUSTOMER CAN TAKE THE RAS UNIT TO THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED, HAVE THE UNIT REMOVED, AND A REPLACEMENT UNIT MANUFACTURED BY ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER INSTALLED WITH FULL CREDIT GIVEN TO THEM FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE RAS 200 UNIT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CHARGES.

Products Affected

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Company Information

PRECISION ENGINEERING

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: PRECISION ENGINEERING/DAVID LEVY COMPANY WILL HAVE THE UNIT REMOVED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. ALTERNATIVELY, THE CUSTOMER CAN TAKE THE RAS UNIT TO THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED,...

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