NHTSA Recall 21V261000
Filed by Tropos Technologies, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-04-13. An estimated 72 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Tropos Technologies, Inc. (Tropos) is recalling certain 2019 Tropos ABLE ST vehicles. The motor controller firmware may not prevent the vehicle from exceeding 25 mph. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."
Risk
Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Tropos will notify owners, and dealers will update the motor controller firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tropos customer service at 1-408-571-6104. Tropos number for this recall is TRO-21-02.
Manufacturer campaign number: TRO-21-02
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.