Tropos Technologies, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V261000 by Tropos Technologies, Inc.. Affecting 2019 tropos able st vehicles Includes 72 affected units, Motor Controller May Not Govern Speed/FMVSS 500, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 tropos able st vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V261000
Manufacturer: Tropos Technologies, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Motor controller may not govern speed/fmvss 500
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 72

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TRO-21-02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 15.71

Metadata

SID: row-mt5e-br44.x4j8
NHTSA ID: 21V261000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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