DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 20, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DIRECTED ELECTRONICS/REMOTE START UNITS

IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START UNITS CAN PERMIT REMOTE ENGINE START WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN GEAR.

NHTSA ID: 97E005000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 200,000

Consequence Summary:

IF THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES HAVING THE REMOTE START UNITS AND, IF NECESSARY, APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE TO PREVENT REMOTE STARTING IN GEAR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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