Pilotcar Pc-6 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 7, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Pilotcar EV INC. recalls 2021–2023 Pilotcar Pc-6, Pc-4, Pc-2

Recall number

23V832000

Brand / firm

Pilotcar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 265 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.