Campaign 21E-001

Color, reflectivity and stability of the warning triangles may result in reduced effectiveness

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Defect summary

Automann Inc. (Automann) is recalling certain Warning Triangle Sets, part number 562.9000. The color, reflectivity and stability of the warning triangles may result in reduced effectiveness. As such, these parts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 125, "Warning Devices."

Consequence

The warning triangles may not be sufficiently visible to oncoming vehicles, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Automann will notify its distributors offering a credit for the full purchase price for all returned or destroyed units in its inventory. Automann will request that distributors notify all purchasers, for them to return the warning triangle kits, for a credit of the full purchase price. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Automann customer service at 1-201-529-4996. Automann's number for this recall is 0012021.

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 21E001000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 21E-001
MakeModelModel years
AutomannWarning Triangle SETYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.