NHTSA Recall 23V832000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
PILOTCAR EV INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 265 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pilotcar PC-2.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V832000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PC-2023-03 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | December 7, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 28, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V832000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pilotcar PC-2 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Pilotcar PC-4 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Pilotcar PC-6 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.