3m Conspicuity Tape, model year 9999. Filed by 3M Transportation Safety Division and reported to NHTSA on 17 April 2023. 244 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 3M Transportation Safety Division (3M) is recalling certain Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 retroreflective sheeting, with part number 913-72 (red) and lot number DG23732. The conspicuity tape may not be adequately reflective at certain angles. As such, this equipment fails to comply with the …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 23E033 cover?
- 3M Conspicuity Tape.
- What is wrong with them?
- 3M Transportation Safety Division (3M) is recalling certain Flexible Prismatic Conspicuity Tape, Series 913-72 retroreflective sheeting, with part number 913-72 (red) and lot number DG23732. The conspicuity tape may not be adequately reflective at certain angles.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 3M will work with the distributors to replace the reflective sheeting, free of charge. Owners were notified February 28, 2023. Owners may contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 23E033 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | 3M Transportation Safety Division |
| System at fault | Exterior Lighting |
| Reported to NHTSA | 17 April 2023 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | 3M CONSPICUITY TAPE |
What the notice says today
The consequence
Conspicuity tape that is not adequately reflective can reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
3M will work with the distributors to replace the reflective sheeting, free of charge. Owners were notified February 28, 2023. Owners may contact 3M customer service at 1-651-461-2637.
What it said before
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This is one of 663 notices in the record whose component field names exterior lighting. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 43 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 23E033, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/23e033/
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