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Cake OSA Flex Electric Moped Recall 23V803: Steering Column Can Break, Causing Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 23V803, reported November 28, 2023, 154 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The aluminum steering column on certain electric mopeds may fatigue over time and break. A broken steering column causes a sudden loss of steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected moped, have it inspected and get the steering column replaced. The repair is free at an authorized dealer, and the dealer will replace the steering column at no charge. Owners were also sent notification letters mailed December 20, 2023. You can contact the manufacturer's customer service at [email protected] with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V803Cake 0 Emission USA Inc
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Problem
Cake 0 Emission USA Inc (Cake) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Osa Flex electric mopeds. The aluminum steering column may fatigue and break.
Risk
A broken steering column will cause a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact CAKE customer service at [email protected]. Cake's number for this recall is OSA FLEX MC0327.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Cake OSA Flex Electric Moped202020212022