Sensing system: cameraRecall 20V-425 · 2019–2020 Tropos Able
Tropos Technologies, Inc. recall 20V-425 covers 66 2019–2020 Tropos Able for a sensing system: camera problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.