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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V242📅 Apr 12, 2017

2015–2016 Duruxx DRX2 recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

Duruxx LLC (Duruxx) is recalling certain 2015-2016 DRX2 Low-Speed vehicles. The affected vehicles can exceed the 40 km/h speed allowed under the "Low Speed Vehicle" classification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 500, "Low Speed Vehicles."

💥 The risk

If the vehicles can exceed the allowed speed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Duruxx will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the throttle body to limit the maximum speed, free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2017.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V242000
Manufacturer
Duruxx LLC
Vehicles affected
17
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 7, 2017
Built
Apr 15, 2015 – Dec 31, 2016
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V242 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V242?

2015–2016 Duruxx DRX2. 17 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Duruxx dealer to book the free repair.