NHTSA recall 94E025001 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Reported Aug 24, 19941 vehicles affectedSPECIALTY WINDOW COVERING
The defect
Untreated fabric was used to produce window shades for installation in certain van conversions. When used on motor vehicles, this fabric does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
The risk
The fabric burn-rate exceeds the requirements offmvss no. 302, which can present a greater risk of injury should the materialignite.
The remedy
A container of flame retardent spray will be provided by the equipment manufacturers to all known owners of vehicle equipped with the suspect shades. The retardent can be applied by the vehicle owner, or, the vehicle can be taken to a designated service center where the spray will be applied without charge.