Denago LSV Recall: More Than 34,000 Vehicles Recalled for Missing Pedestrian-Warning Sounds
Denago EV Corporation has recalled approximately 34,136 low-speed vehicles because the vehicles may not produce the pedestrian-warning sounds required while moving.
The recall includes certain Denago Nomad, Nomad XL, Rover and Scout models from model years 2024 through 2026. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration assigned the action NHTSA Recall No. 26V381.
According to the recall notice, affected vehicles may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, which establishes minimum sound requirements for certain hybrid and electric vehicles. A quiet electric vehicle that does not produce the required exterior sound may be more difficult for pedestrians to detect, increasing the risk of a collision or injury.
Which Denago models are included?
The recall covers certain vehicles from the following model and model-year ranges:
- 2024–2025 Denago Nomad
- 2024–2026 Denago Nomad XL
- 2024–2026 Denago Rover XL
- 2024–2026 Denago Rover XL6
- 2024–2026 Denago Rover XXL
- 2026 Denago Scout 2
- 2026 Denago Scout 4
Not every vehicle within those model-year ranges is necessarily included. Owners should check the vehicle’s complete 17-character VIN to determine whether a specific Denago LSV has an open recall.
What is wrong with the affected vehicles?
The recalled vehicles may fail to produce the required pedestrian-warning sounds while in motion.
Electric vehicles are considerably quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles, particularly when traveling at low speeds. That can make it difficult for pedestrians—especially people with impaired vision—to recognize that a vehicle is approaching.
FMVSS No. 141 requires covered electric and hybrid vehicles to produce an exterior sound under defined low-speed operating conditions. The sound is intended to provide pedestrians with an audible indication that a vehicle is operating nearby.
NHTSA summarizes the safety concern this way: a vehicle that does not emit sufficient sound may fail to alert pedestrians that it is moving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Is this the same as a reverse beeper?
Not necessarily.
Many golf carts and LSVs have a conventional warning beeper that sounds when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The system addressed by FMVSS No. 141 is an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, sometimes abbreviated AVAS.
A federally required pedestrian-warning system may operate during specified low-speed forward and reverse movement. It should not automatically be described as an ordinary backup alarm.
This distinction is important because Denago owners may find online videos showing how to disconnect or silence a reverse beeper. Those videos may address a different component and should not be treated as instructions for resolving this recall.
Owners should not disconnect, modify or disable an exterior warning system before confirming whether the vehicle is included in the recall and receiving instructions from Denago or an authorized Denago dealer.
What is the recall remedy?
Denago dealers are expected to provide an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System remedy kit at no charge to affected owners.
Recall repairs are normally performed without charge to the vehicle owner. Owners should contact an authorized Denago dealer with the vehicle’s VIN to confirm:
- Whether the vehicle is included
- Whether the remedy kit is available
- How the repair will be scheduled
- Whether any special operating instructions apply before repair
Denago EV customer service is listed at 1-877-755-2453. The campaign may be identified as NHTSA Recall No. 26V381.
How can a Denago owner check the VIN?
The most reliable way to check an individual vehicle is through NHTSA’s official VIN recall search.
Owners will need the complete 17-character VIN. The VIN may be found on the vehicle, its registration, title, manufacturer’s certificate of origin or insurance documents.
Because manufacturers continue adding VINs when a recall is first announced, NHTSA advises owners to check again if a recently announced campaign does not immediately appear in the VIN search. NHTSA’s database also generally shows open recalls rather than repairs that have already been completed.
When contacting a dealer, owners should have the following information available:
- Complete VIN
- Model and model year
- Current mileage
- Owner contact information
- Any recall letter received from Denago
Can an affected Denago still be driven?
The publicly available recall summary does not identify this campaign as a “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside” recall.
That does not mean the missing warning sound should be ignored. Drivers should use additional caution around pedestrians, parking areas, sidewalks, driveways, community paths and other places where people may not hear an electric vehicle approaching.
Owners should follow any interim instructions provided by Denago and arrange the free recall repair when the remedy becomes available.
Why this recall matters to LSV buyers
A street-legal LSV is more than a golf cart equipped with lights, mirrors, seat belts and a license plate.
An LSV is a federally regulated motor vehicle. Its manufacturer must certify that it complies with the federal safety standards applicable on its date of manufacture. Depending on the vehicle, those standards can address items such as braking, lighting, mirrors, glazing, seat belts, rear visibility, VIN identification, certification labeling and pedestrian-warning sounds.
The Denago recall illustrates an important point for anyone comparing LSV brands: attractive features and equipment are only part of the buying decision. Buyers should also consider:
- Federal certification
- Recall history
- Dealer support
- Replacement-parts availability
- Warranty administration
- The manufacturer’s ability to notify owners and complete safety repairs
The existence of a recall does not, by itself, prove that every vehicle from a manufacturer is unsafe. Established automobile manufacturers also conduct recalls. The more meaningful questions are how clearly the manufacturer communicates the issue, how quickly parts reach dealers and how effectively affected vehicles are repaired.
What should current owners do?
Owners of a potentially affected Denago Nomad, Nomad XL, Rover XL, Rover XL6, Rover XXL, Scout 2 or Scout 4 should:
- Locate the vehicle’s 17-character VIN.
- Check the VIN using NHTSA’s official recall lookup.
- Contact an authorized Denago dealer.
- Ask whether the AVAS remedy kit is available.
- Keep documentation showing when the recall repair is completed.
- Avoid modifying or disabling the vehicle’s warning-sound equipment.
Recall summary
Manufacturer: Denago EV Corporation
NHTSA campaign: 26V381
Potential number affected: Approximately 34,136
Affected model years: 2024–2026, depending on model
Issue: Vehicles may fail to produce required pedestrian-warning sounds while moving
Federal standard: FMVSS No. 141
Safety concern: Pedestrians may not hear the approaching vehicle
Remedy: Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System remedy kit
Owner cost: No charge
Denago customer service: 1-877-755-2453
WilDar Golf Carts & Trailers is providing this article as general consumer information. Vehicle owners should confirm recall status and repair instructions directly through NHTSA, Denago EV or an authorized Denago dealer.
