CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- 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."
- Risk
- The reduced view angle of the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash or back-over incident.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear-view camera on certain 2019 and 2020 Able low-speed vehicles may not provide a sufficient viewing angle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, which covers rear visibility. A reduced view on the backup camera display increases the risk of a crash or a backover incident.
Tropos Technologies, Inc. will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the back-up camera at no cost to you. The recall began July 24, 2020.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Tropos customer service at 1-408-571-6104 and reference recall number TRO-20-01. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tropos Able | 20192020 |
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