Safety Recall NHTSA · 97E006000 Reported March 11, 1997

Guardian/pepper spray

Guardian Personal Security · N/A · 25,670 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97E006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
25,670
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 11, 1997

Defect Summary

The aerosol can corrodes allowing the flammable contents to escape.

Safety Consequence

Personal injury can result if inadvertent contact with the flammable contents of the can occurs.

Corrective Action

Guardian is exchanging these pepper gas auto units (flammable) with auto units that are nonflammable.

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 Guardian Personal Security dealer and reference recall ID 97E006000 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 97E006000

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

What is recall 97E006000?

NHTSA recall 97E006000 was issued by Guardian Personal Security on March 11, 1997. It addresses: Guardian/pepper spray. The recall affects approximately 25,670 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Guardian Personal Security dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97E006000 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.