Recall 10V320000: 2010 Wheego Whip LSV
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 9, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 308
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
Wheego is recalling certain model year 2010 wheego whip lsv low-speed vehicles manufactured from january 1 through july 31, 2009. The reflex reflectors on the side and the rear of the vehicle may not have sufficient reflective quality and therefore fail to meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 500, "low-speed vehicles."
The risk
Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Wheego will send instructions and 4 compliant reflex reflectors to all dealers and owners free of charge for adhesion to the affected vehicles. The safety recall began on july 21, 2010. Owners may contact wheego at 1-678-904-4795.
Notes
Wheego's recall campaign number is p573-0710.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Wheego Whip LSV
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V320000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P573-0710
- Manufacturer
- WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jul 21, 2010
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology