Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E037000 Reported May 19, 2008

Aftermarket remote engine starter

Autostart · N/A · 2,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E037000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Autostart
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 19, 2008

Defect Summary

Autostart is recalling 2,000 aftermarket remote engine starters manufactured between september 2007 and march 2008 sold under the brands "autostart", "polar start", "extreme start", "orbit", "nordic start", and "command start" sold for use on various passenger vehicles with manual transmissions. under certain conditions, the affected units could unintentionally start the vehicle's engine without the driver's awareness.

Safety Consequence

If an affected unit is installed in a vehicle with a manual transmission and the transmission is left in gear with the handbrake engaged, the vehicle could lunge forward while attempting to start possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants or persons outside of the vehicle. also, unintended starting of the vehicle engine in a confined space could lead to exhaust build up and pose a risk of co asphyxiation.

Corrective Action

Autostart will notify owners and replace the units free of charge. the recall began on may 12, 2008. owners may contact autostart 1-866-738-9750.

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 Autostart dealer and reference recall ID 08E037000 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 08E037000

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

What is recall 08E037000?

NHTSA recall 08E037000 was issued by Autostart on May 19, 2008. It addresses: Aftermarket remote engine starter. The recall affects approximately 2,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autostart dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E037000 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.