Electrameccanica Solo G3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 6, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp recalls 2021 Electrameccanica Solo G3

Recall number

22V307000

Brand / firm

Electrameccanica

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 129 units

Why it was recalled

Driving without a functional rear turn signal can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp (ElectraMeccanica) is recalling certain 2021 Solo vehicles. In the event of a rear turn signal wire harness short-circuit, the flashing frequency of the unaffected turn signal lights would not change, failing to alert the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

ElectraMeccanica will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact ElectraMeccanica customer service at 1-888-457-SOLO. ElectraMeccanica's number for this recall is 22SC01.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.