TROPOS ABLE 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V425000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TROPOS | ABLE | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-24 | 2020-07-22 | 2020-07-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tropos Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TRO-20-01
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111
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."
The reduced view angle of the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash or back-over incident.
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.
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.
