Recall 17V-242: 2015–2016 Duruxx DRX2

Duruxx LLC recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Apr 10, 2017, covering about 17 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-242
Report date
Apr 10, 2017
Vehicles affected
17
Owners notified
Sep 7, 2017

The problem

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDuruxx LLC
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number17V242000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Duruxx DRX22015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V-242?

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."

How is recall 17V-242 fixed?

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 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.