The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V425000·Announced 2020-07-22

Tropos Able Low-Speed Vehicles Recalled for Backup Camera Visibility Defect

Tropos is recalling 2019-2020 Able low-speed vehicles because the backup camera may not provide a sufficient view angle, increasing the risk of a crash or back-over incident.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased risk of crash or back-over incident) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tropos Technologies, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Able low-speed vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the back-up camera may not provide a sufficient view angle. As a result, 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. The recall began on July 24, 2020.

Tropos will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera free of charge. 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.

The recalled product

Product
TROPOS ABLE
Brand
TROPOS
Manufacturer
Tropos Technologies, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Low-Speed Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
66

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ABLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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