9999 KMART KMART Recalls (3)

Campaign:
83E021000 on 01/11/1984
Component:
Exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit
Manufactured:
03/31/1981 - 08/31/1983
Affected:
878,080
Defect:
Flashers do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment". the durability, flash rate and starting time requirements are not met by the flashers.
Correction:
Flashers should be returned for a refund.
Notes:
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: lighting; turn signal/hazard warning flashers; k-mart heavy duty type552 model 10-24.consequences of defect: hazard lights and turn signals that do not performcorrectly could cause an accident or present a traffic hazard.

Campaign:
85V044000 on 04/16/1985
Component:
Wheels:rim
Affected:
4,107
Defect:
Rims were not labeled as required by fmvss no. 120 . also, tires failed to show strength ratings as required by fmvss no. 119. consequence of defect: possibility of overloading and underinflating which may cause tire failures resulting in an accident.
Correction:
Replacement of tires and rims.
Notes:
Vehicle description: two wheel utility trailers 1000 pound gvwr purchased before august 3, 1984.system: tires and rims.

Campaign:
90E026000 on 08/21/1990
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
11/30/1989 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
1,115,440
Defect:
Red reflectors tested did not meet minimum of 4.5 candle power per foot candle by as much as 92 percent.
Consequence:
Reflectors do not comply with fmvss 108.
Correction:
Return reflectors to store for a full refund of purchase price.
Notes:
System: reflectors; fmvss 108;date of manufacture, dec. 1989 to mar. 1990.k-mart items: 82-12-91, 82-12-92, 82-21-47, 82-21-44, 82-21-49, 82-21-48, 82-12-98, 82-12-89. these items are sold with the blazer brand name.

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