The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V320000·Announced 2010-07-09

Wheego Whip LSV Recall for Insufficient Reflective Quality

Wheego is recalling 2010 Whip LSVs because side and rear reflectors may not meet federal safety standards, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a vehicle crash could occur due to insufficient reflectivity, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Wheego Electric Cars, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Wheego Whip LSV low-speed vehicles manufactured between January 1 and July 31, 2009. The recall involves 308 vehicles.

The reflex reflectors on the side and rear of the vehicle may not have sufficient reflective quality. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to meet the minimum requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500, "Low-Speed Vehicles." Insufficient exterior reflective light could result in a vehicle crash.

Wheego will send instructions and four 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEEGO WHIP LSV
Brand
WHEEGO
Manufacturer
WHEEGO ELECTRIC CARS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Low-Speed Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
308

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WHIP LSV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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