Tropos Able recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 22, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tropos Technologies, Inc. recalls 2019–2020 Tropos Able

Recall number

20V425000

Brand / firm

Tropos

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 66 units

Why it was recalled

The reduced view angle of the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash or back-over incident.

What was recalled

Tropos Technologies, Inc. (Tropos) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Able low-speed vehicles. The back-up camera may not provide a sufficient view angle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do

Tropos will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera, free of any charge. The recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Tropos customer service at 1-408-571-6104. Tropos' number for this recall is TRO-20-01.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.