NHTSA Campaign 14E054000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Buyers Products Company · Reported Aug 18, 2014 · 47,912 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Buyers Products Company (Buyers Products) is recalling certain warning triangles, part numbers ERT10 (3 pack), and ERT01 (single piece) manufactured March 2011 to June 2014. Due to having an insufficiently rigid joint between the base and the triangle and being improperly filled with ballast, the affected triangles may blow over from wind gusts. As such, the triangles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 125 "Warning Devices."
Consequence
If the triangle blows over in wind gusts, such as those from passing vehicles, other drivers may not be adequately warned of a stopped vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Buyers Products dealers will notify owners, and refunds will be given for the purchased warning triangles. Buyers Products notified its dealers beginning on August 26, 2014. Owners may contact Buyers Products customer service at 1-440-974-8888. Buyers Products' number for this recall is TSB-ERT10.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUYERS PRODUCTS | WARNING TRIANGLE ERT01 | 47,912 | |
| BUYERS PRODUCTS | WARNING TRIANGLE ERT10 | 47,912 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14E054000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.