The defect
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."
The risk
Driving without a functional rear turn signal can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2021 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2021 | 2 | 2 |
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115 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the electrical system; Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp filed 3 campaigns in all.
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