NHTSA Recall 21V261000: Software (electrical system)
Tropos Technologies, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2019 Tropos Able ST.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V261000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TRO-21-02 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 13, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 26, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V261000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tropos Able ST | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.