Tropos Able ST recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 13, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tropos Technologies, Inc. recalls 2019 Tropos Able ST

Recall number

21V261000

Brand / firm

Tropos

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 72 units

Why it was recalled

Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.