Recall 11V354000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date
20110713
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

KANDI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KDO8E VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010 KD18E VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 3, 2010, THROUGH MAY 17, 2011. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT REAR SIDE REFLECTORS; THEREFORE, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety Consequence

INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KANDI AT 1-909-941-4588.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 KANDI COCO KD08E
2009 KANDI COCO KD08E
2010 KANDI COCO KD08E
2010 KANDI COCO KD18E

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.