Vehicle recall 11V354000 · July 13, 2011
Kandi Coco KD08E and KD18E
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kandi 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."
- Consequence
- Inappropriate, non-standard lights and reflectors could reduce visibility of vehicles increasing the potential for a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
- Notes
- Kandi 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V354000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 13, 2011
- Filed by
- KANDI USA INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- LA9/ZKD
- Owner notification
- November 17, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 595
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kandi Coco KD08E (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Kandi Coco KD18E (2010): 2010
Has your Kandi Coco been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kandi Coco dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.