Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E003000 Reported February 13, 1997

Rostra/cruise control

Q: What is recall 97E003000?

NHTSA recall 97E003000 was issued by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. on February 13, 1997. It addresses: Rostra/cruise control. The recall affects approximately 25,108 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. · N/A · 25,108 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97E003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rostra Precision Controls, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

25,108

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 13, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket cruise control units sold by audiovox, moss motors, s&s automotive and warshawsky. these aftermarket cruise control units can accelerate above the intended set speed.

Safety Consequence

Unintended vehicle acceleration can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these aftermarket cruise control units with newly designed cruise control units.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97E003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97E003000

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

What is recall 97E003000?

NHTSA recall 97E003000 was issued by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. on February 13, 1997. It addresses: Rostra/cruise control. The recall affects approximately 25,108 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E003000 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.