Rear Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V307000 |
| Report Received Date | 5/6/2022 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 129 |
| Completion Rate | 97.67% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp (ElectraMeccanica) is recalling certain 2021 Solo vehicles. In the event of a rear turn signal wire harness short-circuit, the flashing frequency of the unaffected turn signal lights would not change, failing to alert the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Issue
Driving without a functional rear turn signal can increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Driving without a functional rear turn signal can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
ElectraMeccanica will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact ElectraMeccanica customer service at 1-888-457-SOLO. ElectraMeccanica's number for this recall is 22SC01.
