Defect Description For Recall
3M Company (3M) Is Recalling 276 Rolls Of 3M Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Markings Series 963 RetrorefleCTIve Sheeting Sold For Use As Aftermarket Equipment Which Is Designed To Enhance The Conspicuity Of Certain Trucks And Trailers. The Sheeting In Question Does Not Comply With One Of The Photometric Performance Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” The 3M Part Numbers Are: 963-10 (White), 963-326 (Red/White), And 963-32 (Red/White). The Items Were Produced From The Week Of August 25 Through November 6, 2008. The Lot Numbers Are Edb 1926, 1927, 1928, And 1934.
Make Of Vehicle
3M
Model Of Vehicle
SERIES 963
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E066000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Sheeting Does Not Reflect The Full Amount Of Light Required By The Standard. This Could Reduce The Conspicuity Of Vehicles On Which The Sheeting Is Applied, Which Could Increase The Likelihood Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
3M Will Notify Owners And Will Offer To Replace The Noncompliant Sheeting With Equivalent Or Better Sheeting, At No Charge. The Recall Began During November 2008. Owners Can Contact 3M At 1-651-736-3132.
Vehicle Manufacturer
3M Company Traffic Safety Systems Div.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
276
Date Owners Notified
20081125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
3M Company Traffic Safety Systems Div.
Date Report Received
20081119
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108