The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21E088000·Announced 2021-10-12

Tilting Motor Works Recalls TRiO Conversion Kits Due to Bolt Failure Risk

Tilting Motor Works is recalling TRiO Conversion Kits because a bolt may fail, causing loss of traction power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bolt failure) that causes loss of traction power and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tilting Motor Works is recalling certain TRiO Conversion Kits. The recall is due to a defect where the bolt connecting the shock hoop to the pivot plate may fail. This failure can cause an immediate loss of traction power.

The loss of traction power can make the vehicle more difficult to control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific model years involved.

Arcimoto will inspect and re-work the equipment to ensure lockthread is present and re-torque the bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Tilting Motor Works customer service at 1-206-399-0102 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Tilting Motor Works
Category
Vehicle — Conversion Kit
Hazard
Affected units
310

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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