Recall 10V-320: 2010 Wheego Whip LSV
WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Jul 9, 2010, covering about 308 vehicles.
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V320000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-320?
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."
How is recall 10V-320 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.