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January 7, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21E001000
Warning Triangle Insufficiently Visible/FMVSS 125
The warning triangles may not be sufficiently visible to oncoming vehicles, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E001
Manufacturer Automann Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 86,243
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.”
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: NHTSA Recall 21E-001
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Automann has decided that its 562.9000 warning triangle kits do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 125, “Warning Devices.”
What Is The Concern?
Automann has determined that its 562.9000 warning triangle kits may not conform to the color, reflectivity and stability requirements of the standard, which can cause the vehicle to be less visible to oncoming traffic, and can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall only affects warning triangle kits produced by Torch Industrial Co., Ltd and sold as aftermarket parts. The affected units contain the “Automann” logo on the outside of the container.
Only model number 562.9000 is affected.
What Should You Do?
Please contact the distributor from which you purchased the warning triangle kits. All warning triangle kits returned to the distributor (postage pre-paid) will be given a credit for the full purchase price.
What To Do If You Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance please contact your local distributor of Automann products.
If you are still having difficulty getting your equipment remedied in a reasonable period of time and without charge, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C. 20590 or call the toll free hotline at 1-800-424-9153 or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation with this matter. Sincerely,
Brett Wagaman
Product Manager
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Re: NHTSA Recall 21E-001
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Automann has decided that its 562.9000 warning triangle kits do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 125, “Warning Devices.”
What Is The Concern?
Automann has determined that its 562.9000 warning triangle kits may not conform to the color, reflectivity and stability requirements of the standard, which can cause the vehicle to be less visible to oncoming traffic, and can increase the risk of a crash.
This recall only affects warning triangle kits produced by Torch Industrial Co., Ltd and sold as aftermarket parts. The affected units were produced or sold to you between November 3, 2011 and September 21, 2018 and contain the “Automann” logo on the outside of the container. Only model number 562.9000 is affected.
What Should You Do?
Automann will provide you with a credit for all affected warning triangle units in your possession or inventory that are returned or destroyed. Please contact Automann at Recall@automann.com to arrange for pre-paid shipping back to Automann. Alternatively, you may contact your local sales representative to return the product.
Distributors are also requested to send copies of the attached letter to end-users that purchased the 562.9000 warning triangle kits. End-users will be instructed to return affected warning triangle kits to their local distributor in order to receive a credit for the full purchase price.
What To Do If You Have Questions?
If you have any questions about this notice, or need assistance please call Automann at 201-529-4996.
If you are still having difficulty getting your equipment remedied in a reasonable period of time and without charge, you may contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C. 20590 or call the toll free hotline at 1-800-424-9153 or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation with this matter. Sincerely,
Brett Wagaman
Product Manager
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| AUTOMANN | WARNING TRIANGLE SET | |
7 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21E001-7855.PDF 213.521KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21E001-8983.pdf 244.731KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21E001-1121.pdf 550.663KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21E001-3869.PDF 211.141KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21E001-1098.pdf 553.026KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21E001-2652.PDF 211.425KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21E001-9832.PDF 211.323KB
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