The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V354000·Announced 2011-07-13

Kandi Coco KD08E and KD18E Vehicles Recalled for Missing Rear Reflectors

Kandi USA is recalling certain 2008-2010 Kandi Coco vehicles because they were built without rear side reflectors, which could reduce visibility and increase 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 structural vehicle defect (missing safety reflectors) that increases the potential for a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or hospitalizations, placing it in the 'High' category for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kandi USA Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Kandi Coco KD08E vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2007, through May 1, 2011, and model year 2010 Kandi Coco KD18E vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2010, through May 17, 2011. The recall affects 595 vehicles.

The vehicles were built without rear side reflectors, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Inappropriate or non-standard lights and reflectors could reduce the visibility of the vehicles, thereby increasing the potential for a crash.

Dealers will install the required reflectors free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during November 2011. Owners may contact Kandi at 1-909-941-4588 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KANDI COCO KD08E, KD18E
Brand
KANDI COCO
Manufacturer
KANDI USA INC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting / Reflectors
Hazard
Affected units
595

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 (2)

  • KD08E
  • KD18E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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