NHTSA Recall 23V825000
Filed by PILOTCAR EV INC.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2023-12-07. An estimated 265 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Pilotcar EV INC. (Pilotcar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 PC-2, PC-4, and PC-6 low speed electric vehicles. The red rear reflectors may detach from the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."
Risk
A missing reflector reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Pilotcar will install mounting screws and replace missing reflectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact Pilotcar customer service at 1-239-243-8023. Pilotcar's number for this recall is PC-2023-01.
Manufacturer campaign number: PC-2023-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.