E-ride Exv2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 2, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

e-ride Industries recalls 2005–2016 E-ride Exv2, Exv4

Recall number

16V570000

Brand / firm

E-ride

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,038 units

Why it was recalled

A missing red reflector on the rear vehicle can make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

E-ride Industries (E-ride) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 EXV2 electric utility vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, to July 29, 2016, and EXV4 electric utility vehicles manufactured March 3, 2005, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a red reflector on the back of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."

What to do

E-ride will notify owners, and dealers will install a red reflector to both corners of the rear bumper, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2016. Owners may contact E-ride customer service at 1-800-950-4351.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.