Recall 21V261000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TROPOS | ABLE ST |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.