Domestic Manufacturers (49 CFR Part 566)

Cover Letter:

NEW RECORD We just requested today a WMI code and are waiting for an answer.   We are submitting this request now to NHTSA to register as a manufacturer so we can then request a 17-digit VIN number for a four-wheeled Low-Speed vehicle that weare in the process of designing & manufacturing.  The grossweight of the vehicle ranges from 1,500 lbs. to 1,800 lbs. The vehicle canreach a speed of more than 20 mph, but not more than 25 mph. The vehicle isequipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps – front & rear,taillamps, reflex reflectors – one red on each side, one in rear, parkingbrake, rearview mirrors, side mirrors, DOT approved windshield & tires, windshieldwipers, horn, and seat belts.   The vehiclebody is constructed out of high-strength aluminum and uses stainless steeltubing. The vehicles will be delivered to customers fully assembled.

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer Company Full Legal Name
WATERCAR INC
Common Name
Watercar
Previous Legal Name
Date of Last Legal Name Change
URL
Doing Business As
Watercar Inc.
Trade or Brand Names, Marks, Logos or Other Designations of Origin
Watercar, Panther, H1-Panther
Full Legal Name of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
Louis James (Jim) Riley
Title of Manufacturer's Authorized Representative
CEO
Principal Name or Owner Name
John D March
Principal Position
President & Owner
Manufacturer Address
17413 Newhope St.
City, State/Province PostalCode
Fountain Valley, CALIFORNIA 92708
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Manufacturer Contact Name
Jim Riley
Manufacturer Contact Position
CEO
Manufacturer Contact Business Phone
(714)329-8045
Manufacturer Contact Business Fax
Manufacturer Contact Business Email
watercar@watercar.com
Submitter's Name
Jim Riley
Submitter's Position
CEO
Submitter's Business Phone
(714)329-8045
Submitter's Business Email
watercar@watercar.com
Production Start Date
06/01/2023
Production End Date
Parent Company Name
Other Details/Notes

Manufacturer Types

Vehicle Types

Primary Vehicle Type Description of Vehicles GVWR From GVWR To
Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) Low speed electric vehicle Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less) Class 1A: 3,000 lb or less (1,360 kg or less)

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