WILDFIRE WF-120V 2009: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V470000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WILDFIRE | WF-120V | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-01-06 | 2009-12-04 | 2009-12-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 500
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.
SHOULD AN OBJECT STRIKE AND SHATTER THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
