DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DESIGNTECH INTERNATIONAL INC. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 9, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DESIGNTECH/REMOTE CAR STARTER

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AUTO COMMAND REMOTE CAR STARTERS, MODELS 25523, 25524-28, 25536-38, 20024-28, 20036-38. A SOFTWARE PROBLEM OCCURS ALLOWING THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO START A VEHICLE MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 3 HOURS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

NHTSA ID: 98E002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 50,000

Consequence Summary:

IF A VEHICLE WAS LOCATED IN A CLOSED AREA, SUCH AS A GARAGE, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED OFTEN, THE POTENTIAL FOR CARBON MONOXIDE BUILD-UP COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS NEED TO RETURN THE REMOTE CAR STARTER TO HAVE A MICROPROCESSOR (NEW SOFTWARE) INSTALLED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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