Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E046000 Reported May 18, 2016

False activations of touchscreen

Hale Products Inc · N/A · 2,262 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E046000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,262
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 18, 2016
Completion Rate
5.44

Defect Summary

Hale products, inc (hale) is recalling certain class 1 ultraview touchscreen displays manufactured september 30, 2011, to may 10, 2016, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

Safety Consequence

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hale will notify the purchasers of the displays. some models will be reprogrammed, others will get supplemental training guides to prevent the unintended activations. the recall began on june 30, 2016. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.

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 Hale Products Inc dealer and reference recall ID 16E046000 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 16E046000

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

What is recall 16E046000?

NHTSA recall 16E046000 was issued by Hale Products Inc on May 18, 2016. It addresses: False activations of touchscreen. The recall affects approximately 2,262 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hale Products Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E046000 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.