The defect
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp (Electra) is recalling certain 2019 Solo G2 and 2021-2023 Solo G3 vehicles. A defect in the motor controller and inverter or the battery controller may cause the electric motor to shut down and cause a sudden loss of drive power.
The risk
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Electra will repurchase the affected vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Electra customer service at 1-888-457-SOLO (7656).
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Electrameccanica Solo G2 | 2019 |
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
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 G2 | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrameccanica Solo G3 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp filed 3 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023