Torch Industrial / Velvac recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Velvac, Inc. (Velvac) is recalling certain warning triangle kits under brand name Velvac TO-502 Part No 90235 and brand name Torch Industrial TO-205 Part No. 090235, manufactured December 28, 2012, to April 10, 2014. These warning triangle kits do not comply with configuration, stability, color, and durability testing. Thus, these warning triangle kits fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 125 "Warning devices."
What could happen
If the warning triangle fails to provide adequate stability and reflectivity when used outdoors, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Velvac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the warning triangles, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Velvac customer service at 1-262-787-7102.
Vehicles covered
- Torch Industrial To-205
- Velvac To-502
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E081000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Velvac, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 22, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,216
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- Dec 28, 2012 to Apr 10, 2014
- Part
- Equipment
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 125
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.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.