Campaign 16E-046

These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off,…

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Defect summary

Hale Products, Inc (Hale) is recalling certain Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreen Displays manufactured September 30, 2011, to May 10, 2016, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

Consequence

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hale will notify the purchasers of the displays. Some models will be reprogrammed, others will get supplemental training guides to prevent the unintended activations. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E046000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-046
MakeModelModel years
Class 1Ultraview DisplayYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.