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Pilotcar PC-2 Recall 23V832: Electric Vehicle May Lack Pedestrian Warning Sound

NHTSA campaign 23V832, reported December 7, 2023, 265 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

These low speed electric vehicles were built without the pedestrian warning sound system required by federal safety standards. Because the vehicle does not make an audible warning, people walking nearby, including those who cannot see it coming, may not know it is approaching, which raises the risk of a crash.

The manufacturer will install a pedestrian warning sound system at no cost to you. The system includes a digital sound generator, an amplifier, and two speakers. Owners were sent notification letters on December 28, 2023. If you have questions, contact Pilotcar customer service at 1-239-243-8023 and reference recall number PC-2023-03. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V832PILOTCAR EV INC.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Pilotcar PC-2202120222023
Pilotcar PC-4202120222023
Pilotcar PC-6202120222023