PILOTCAR PC-4 2023: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V825000

Make Model Year
PILOTCAR PC-4 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-12-19 2023-12-07 2023-12-08

Manufacturers Involved: PILOTCAR EV INC.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: PC-2023-01

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 265

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 500

Summary

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."

Consequence

A missing reflector reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.