Tropos Recall 20V425000: Back Over Prevention, Sensing System, Camera

NHTSA recall 20V425000 · announced July 22, 2020 · filed by Tropos Technologies, Inc. · 66 units affected

The problem

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 risk

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

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2019 Tropos Able
• 2020 Tropos Able

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.