December 7, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V831000
Missing Rearview Camera System/FMVSS 500 & 111
The absence of a rearview camera system reduces the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V831
Manufacturer PILOTCAR EV INC.
Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected 265
Summary
Pilotcar EV INC (Pilotcar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 PC-2, PC-4, and PC-6 vehicles. The rearview camera and monitor were not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, “Rear Visibility” and 500, “Low Speed Vehicles.”
Remedy
Dealers will install a rearview camera and monitor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Pilotcar customer service at 1-239-243-8023. Pilotcar’s number for this recall is PC-2023-02.
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.
Chronology :
On 11/28/2023 Mete Timur president of PILOTCAR EV, Inc. (Florida-USA) contacted MIROX Corporation via email about FMVSS #500 compliance testing.
Miro Kefurt President of MIROX Corporation subsequently called Mr. Timur. During the phone conversation Mr. Timur disclosed that PILOTAR EV, Inc. has been assembling golf carts from “kit” that were supplied to and imported by PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) from PILOTCAR OTOMOTIV SAN. TIC. A.S. [Manufacturer ID 20932] (Turkey) and then assembled in Florida by PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) into completed vehicles.
There was no distinction between “Golf Cart” or “LSV”, therefore at this time it is unknown how many vehicles were actually sold by Dealers as LSV and registered for use on public roads. Mr. Timur and Mr. Kefurt had in person meeting in Las Vegas on 12/1/2023 and Mr. Timur provided some vehicle images. Also Mr. Kefurt looked at Dealer websites. The images of the PILOTCAR vehicles designated as LSV did not appear to have the required by FMVSS #500 & #111 Rear View System (Camera and Monitor).
It was therefore determined by Mr. Kefurt that a recall of the vehicles that were sold as LSV needs to be initiated. Due to the fact that PILOTCAR assembled and sold the vehicles in USA, Mr. Timur decided that PILOTCAR EV, Inc. should be responsible for the vehicles and recall them. PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) has been registered with NHTSA on 12/1/2023 [Manufacturer ID 23039] and the Recall Account was finalized on 12/7/2023.
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| PILOTCAR | PC-2 | 2021-2023 |
| PILOTCAR | PC-4 | 2021-2023 |
| PILOTCAR | PC-6 | 2021-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V831-6449.pdf 103.979KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V831-8888.pdf 645.365KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V831-3792.PDF 214.223KB
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SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Manufacturer’s assigned campaign number: PC-2023-02 NHTSA Recall ID: 23V831 To all PILOTCAR vehicle dealers: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
PILOTCAR EV, Inc. has decided that certain 2021 through 2023 Model Year PILOTCAR LSVs, fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 500 “Low Speed Vehicles”. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective February 1, 2024. The noncompliance involves vehicles which are missing the required Rear View System (RVS). 2021 through 2023 PILOTCAR LSV may have noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500 and No 111, because the required Rear View System has not been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 500, “Low Speed Vehicles” and FMVSS #111 (Rear View). Owners will be notified by mail about the recall and will be instructed to bring their PILOTCAR LSV for installation to their local PILOTCAR dealer. There is no cost to owners for this recall. You as PILOTCAR vehicle dealer will install the Rear View System (Camera and Monitor) free of charge. The installation requires about one hour, and the vehicle can be driven immediately after the installation is completed.
Rear View System (Camera and Monitor) will be provided to your dealership free of charge, and you will be reimbursed for the installation at standard Warranty Labor Rates. (one hour) The replacement Kit will be PILOTCAR Part Number: RVS 2023 Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the 2021 to 2023 PILOTCAR LSVs covered by this notification, until this recall has been erformed on these vehicles. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Please contact PILOTCAR EV, Inc. directly either by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone: (239) 243 8023. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but our customer safety is our first concern.
PILOTCAR EV, Inc.
16121 Lee Road, Suite 107 Ft. Myers, FL 33912 USA
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-831
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
PILOTCAR EV INC. DEC 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-831 Manufacturer Recall No. : PC-2023-02 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : PILOTCAR EV INC. Address : 16121 Lee Rd. Ste 107
Ft. Myers FL 33912
Company phone : 2392438023
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 265 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 PILOTCAR PC-2, PC-4, PC-6
Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID
ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : All vehicles manufactured and sold as LSV prior 12/1/2023 are being recalled. 265 vehicles were sold in USA since October 2021, however at this time it is not known how many of them were sold as LSV. Some have been sold as “Golf Cart” and have not been registered by their owner’s for use on
public roads, thus do not need to confirm to FMVSS 500 requirements. The exact VINs are yet to be determined. All vehicles are Battery Powered LSVs
Production Dates : OCT 04, 2021 – NOV 28, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Rear View system display (camera & monitor) was not installed on the vehicles FMVSS 1 : 500 – Low speed vehicles FMVSS 2 : 111 – Rear visibility
Description of the Safety Risk : Lack of Rear View system display (camera & monitor) increases the risk of a crash or back-over incident.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : NONE
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-831 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Rear View Camera
Component Description : Rear View Camera 180 degree view Component Part Number : RVC180FM Component Name 2 : Monitor Component Description : LCD Monitor Component Part Number : LCDP50LW Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On 11/28/2023 Mete Timur president of PILOTCAR EV, Inc. (Florida-USA) contacted MIROX Corporation via e- mail about FMVSS #500 compliance testing.
Miro Kefurt President of MIROX Corporation subsequently called Mr. Timur. During the phone conversation Mr. Timur disclosed that PILOTAR EV, Inc. has been
assembling golf carts from “kit” that were supplied to and imported by PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) from PILOTCAR OTOMOTIV SAN. TIC. A.S. [Manufacturer ID 20932] (Turkey) and then assembled in Florida by PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) into completed vehicles. There was no distinction between “Golf Cart” or “LSV”, therefore at this time it is unknown how many vehicles were actually sold by Dealers as LSV and registered for use on public roads. Mr. Timur and Mr. Kefurt had in
person meeting in Las Vegas on 12/1/2023 and Mr. Timur provided some vehicle images. Also Mr. Kefurt looked at Dealer websites. The images of the PILOTCAR vehicles designated as LSV did not appear to have the required by FMVSS #500 & #111 Rear View System (Camera and Monitor). It was therefore determined by Mr. Kefurt that a recall of the vehicles that were sold as LSV needs to be initiated. Due to the fact that PILOTCAR assembled and sold the vehicles in USA, Mr. Timur decided that PILOTCAR EV, Inc. should be responsible for the vehicles and recall them. PILOTCAR (Florida-USA) has been registered with NHTSA on 12/1/2023 [Manufacturer ID 23039] and the Recall Account was finalized on 12/7/2023. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-831
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Rear View Camera and Monitor will be installed on all vehicles designated
as LSVs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR All vehicles that will be manufactured after 12/1/2023 will have full compliance with the requirements of FMVSS #111 (Rear View) as incorporated by reference in FMVSS #500 – Rear View Camera and Monitor will be installed at the production plant in Ft. Myers Florida.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 12, 2023 – DEC 20, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 22, 2023 – DEC 29, 2023
* NR – Not Reported
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