Warnings: external/pedestrian alertRecall 23V-832 · Pilotcar vehicles
PILOTCAR EV INC. recall 23V-832 covers 265 Pilotcar vehicles for a warnings: external/pedestrian alert problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V832000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
A vehicle that does not make warning sounds cannot alert pedestrians to the approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.