Swc Van Window Shades Recalls

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September 1st, 1994
Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
September 1st, 1994
Units Effected
1
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94E025001
Manufacturer: SPECIALTY WINDOW COVERING
Date of Owner Notification: October 15th, 1994

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
THE FABRIC BURN-RATE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS NO. 302, WHICH CAN PRESENT A GREATER RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE MATERIALIGNITE.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; FMVSS NO. 302.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FABRIC USED FOR WINDOW SHADES ON VAN CONVERSIONS; STYLENOS. 7367, 7371, AND 7372.

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