Duruxx Drx2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 10, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Duruxx LLC recalls 2015–2016 Duruxx Drx2

Recall number

17V242000

Brand / firm

Duruxx

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicles can exceed the allowed speed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Duruxx LLC (Duruxx) is recalling certain 2015-2016 DRX2 Low-Speed vehicles. The affected vehicles can exceed the 40 km/h speed allowed under the "Low Speed Vehicle" classification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."

What to do

Duruxx will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the throttle body to limit the maximum speed, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.