3M Conspicuity Tape: Equipment
Recall 23E033000 · Apr 17, 2023 · 3M Transportation Safety Division
244
units affected
244
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23E033000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2023
- Maker
- 3M Transportation Safety Division
- Units affected
- 244
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment; Exterior lighting
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
3M Transportation Safety Division (3M) is recalling certain Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 retroreflective sheeting, with part number 913-72 (red) and lot number DG23732. The conspicuity tape may not be adequately reflective at certain angles. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
3M will work with the distributors to replace the reflective sheeting, free of charge. Owners were notified February 28, 2023. Owners may contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | Conspicuity Tape | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23E033000?
1 model: 3M Conspicuity Tape (all years), about 244 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23E033000?
3M will work with the distributors to replace the reflective sheeting, free of charge. Owners were notified February 28, 2023. Owners may contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637.
What can happen?
Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.