DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Posted on: 2011-07-13DescriptionKandi 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.
ConsequenceInappropriate, non-standard lights and reflectors could reduce visibility of vehicles increasing the potential for a crash.
Corrective ActionDealers 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.
NotesKandi safety recall no. La9/zkd.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
http://www.safercar.gov .