TerraTrike Recalls Adult Tricycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall 19052 · Dec 18, 2018 · TerraTrike
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19052
- Date
- Dec 18, 2018
- Company
- TerraTrike
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- TerraTrike Rambler E.V.O adult tricycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves yellow TerraTrike Rambler Electrical Vehicle Option ( E.V.O.) recumbent pedal-powered trikes with an electric assist wheel. The trikes have two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back with a large black hub motor. "Terra Trike" is printed on the front of the back rest area. The model name "Rambler E.V.O." is located on the front outrigger tube that connects to the front left wheel. The serial numbers included in this recall are listed on the firm's website at www.terratrike.com and are located under the main tube on a barcoded sticker near the rear wheel. The serial numbers are also stamped into the head (vertical) tube of the outrigger.
What can happen
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free speed sensor installation and a software upgrade.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the torque sensor activating while not pedaling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized TerraTrike dealers, independent bicycle dealers and recumbent bicycle specialty stores nationwide and online at www.TerraTrike.com from August 2017 through October 1, 2018 for about $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled terratrike rambler e.v.o adult tricycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trikes and return them to the place of purchase for a free speed sensor installation and a software upgrade.
What is the hazard?
The torque sensor in the wheel can activate unexpectedly and cause the trike to power forward, posing crash and injury hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.