Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E030000 Reported April 26, 2002

Consumer union/glove compartment kit

Consumers Union · N/A · 15,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02E030000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Consumers Union
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
15,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 26, 2002

Defect Summary

Glove compartment organizer sent as a free gift for a new consumer reports subscription. the kit contains a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad. the flashlight may overheat and there is an accuracy problem with the tire gauge.

Safety Consequence

Improper inflation of tires can pose a safety hazard. an overheated flashlight could result in burns.

Corrective Action

Customers should remove the batteries from the flashligh immediately. either dispose of the tire gauge and flashlight or return them to consumers union which is offering incentives to its customers to discard/return the defective parts of this kit. to learn more about these incentives, please contact consumers union at 888-471-8860. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2002.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Consumers Union dealer and reference recall ID 02E030000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02E030000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E030000?

NHTSA recall 02E030000 was issued by Consumers Union on April 26, 2002. It addresses: Consumer union/glove compartment kit. The recall affects approximately 15,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Consumers Union dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E030000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.