NHTSA Recall 09V470000
Filed by WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC.. Component: Visibility. Reported 2009-12-04. An estimated 42 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WILDFIRE IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 WF-120V PASSENGER COUPE VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 500, "LOW SPEED VEHICLE." THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED THE INCORRECT WINDSHIELD.
Risk
SHOULD AN OBJECT STRIKE AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND INSTALL THE CORRECT WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDFIRE AT 1-740-283-6540.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .