Tropos ABLE ST (Tropos) – Motor Controller Software Risk (2021)
This product may cause injury under certain conditions.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 TROPOS ABLE ST
Brand
TROPOS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Tropos Technologies, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 TROPOS ABLE ST vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Tropos Technologies, Inc. (Tropos) is recalling certain 2019 Tropos ABLE ST vehicles. The motor controller firmware may not prevent the vehicle from exceeding 25 mph. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Driving over 25 mph in a low speed vehicle increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Tropos will notify owners, and dealers will update the motor controller firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Tropos customer service at 1-408-571-6104. Tropos number for this recall is TRO-21-02.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026