0 DEI 552
0 DEI 552 Recall Title: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
0 DEI 552 Recall Date: 1997-02-20
0 DEI 552 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 97E005000
0 DEI 552 Recall Manufacturer: DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC.
0 DEI 552 Recall Component(s): VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
0 DEI 552 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 200000
0 DEI 552 Recall Overview: IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START UNITS CAN PERMIT REMOTE ENGINE START WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
0 DEI 552 Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION:DIRECTED ELECTRONICS HAS NOTIFIED THEIR DISTRIBUTORS OF THIS RECALL. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DEI AT 1-619-598-6200.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.