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Recall

Pilotcar Pc-6 — 23V832000

NHTSA ID
23V832000
Make
Pilotcar
Model
Pc-6
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2023-12-07
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Units Affected
265
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
PC-2023-03

Summary

The Pilotcar EV INC (Pilotcar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 PC-2, PC-4, and PC-6 low speed electric vehicles. The pedestrian warning sound system was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles" and 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."

Consequence

A vehicle that does not make warning sounds cannot alert pedestrians to the approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pilotcar will install a pedestrian warning sound system with a digital sound generator, amplifier, and two speakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2023. Owners may contact Pilotcar customer service at 1-239-243-8023. Pilotcar's number for this recall is PC-2023-03.

Affected Vehicles

Pilotcar Pc-6
Model Years: 2021

2021 Pilotcar Pc-6