Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

3M Transportation Safety Division: Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape Recalled for Inadequate Reflectivity

Agency Publication Date: April 17, 2023

Summary

3M Transportation Safety Division is recalling approximately 244 units of Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 (Red), because the tape may not be adequately reflective at certain angles. This retroreflective sheeting is intended to make vehicles more visible to other drivers, but the affected lot fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 3M is working with distributors to replace the defective tape free of charge for all affected customers.

Risk

If the conspicuity tape is not sufficiently reflective, the vehicle it is attached to will be less visible to other motorists in low-light or night conditions, significantly increasing the risk of a collision or crash.

What You Should Do

Check your inventory or vehicle for Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 (Red sheeting).
Verify if your product matches Part Number 913-72 and Lot Number DG23732 to determine if it is part of this recall.
If you have the affected tape, contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637 to arrange for a free replacement of the reflective sheeting.
If you purchased this tape through a distributor, you may also contact the distributor directly as 3M is coordinating the replacement process through their distribution network.
For additional information or questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Replacement

3M will replace the defective reflective sheeting free of charge.

How to: Contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637 or your product distributor to receive replacement tape.

Affected Products

Product: 3M Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 (Red)

Part / Model:

913-72

Lot Numbers:

DG23732

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23E033000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: 3M Transportation Safety Division

Sold By: distributors

Units Affected: 244 vehicles(244% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Equipment (E)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: February 28, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. Please be reminded of the following requirements: You are required to submit a draft owner notification letter to this office no less than five days prior to mailing it to the customers. Also, copies of all notices, bulletins, dealer notifications, and other communications that relate to this recall, including a copy of the final owner notification letter and any subsequent owner follow-up notification letter(s), are required to be submitted to this office no later than 5 days after they are originally sent (if they are sent to more than one manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or purchaser/owner). Under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a), it is illegal for anyone, including a manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or retailer to sell an item of equipment or vehicle that fails to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. As stated in 49 U.S.C. § 30118(f), submission of eight consecutive quarterly reports followed by three annual reports is required. As described in 573.7, submission of the first of eight consecutive quarterly status reports is required within one month after the close of the calendar quarter in which notification to purchasers occurs. Therefore, the first quarterly report will be due on, or before, 30 days after the close of the calendar quarter. The first of three consecutive annual status reports will be due on, or before, 1 year after the eighth quarterly report was submitted.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: June 23, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Check your inventory or vehicle for Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 (Red sheeting).

Verify if your product matches Part Number 913-72 and Lot Number DG23732 to determine if it is part of this recall.

If you have the affected tape, contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637 to arrange for a free replacement of the reflective sheeting.

If you purchased this tape through a distributor, you may also contact the distributor directly as 3M is coordinating the replacement process through their distribution network.

For additional information or questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23E033000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: 3M Transportation Safety Division

Sold By: distributors

Units Affected: 244 vehicles(244% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Equipment (E)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: February 28, 2023

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: June 23, 2023