Mobility Ventures Mv-1 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 7, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mobility Ventures LLC recalls 2015–2016 Mobility Ventures Mv-1

Recall number

18V382000

Brand / firm

Mobility Ventures

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 977 units

Why it was recalled

If the driver is unaware that his turn signals are not working properly, the driver may continue to use the vehicle with turn signals that may not communicate the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Mobility Ventures LLC (Mobility Ventures) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 vehicles. If a rear turn signal stops working properly, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Mobility Ventures will notify owners and dealers will upload revised software into the vehicle's body control module, free of charge. Mobility Ventures issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.