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Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric ROVs recalled for crash risk
The accelerator pedal on certain Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric vehicles may not respond correctly when released, causing the vehicle to maintain or increase speed unexpectedly. This malfunction creates a crash risk. The issue affects model years 2024–2026 and can be fixed with a firmware update.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using your Brawley GTS immediately if you own one.
- Update your vehicle's firmware to version 7.1.0 using the Vanderhall customer mobile app or contact your dealer for help.
- Check your vehicle's VIN (under the driver-side dashboard) to confirm it falls within the recall range.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric recreational off highway vehicles
- Sold at
- Vanderhall North America dealers in Utah, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Arizona, from April 2024 through June 2026 for about $50,000.
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 210
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received one report of a vehicle unexpectedly accelerating. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Company contact
- Vanderhall North America, LLC by email at inquiry@vanderhallusa.com or online at https://dealer.vanderhallusa.com/contact, https://portal.vanderhallusa.com/safety_notices, under the name of "Vanderhall North America, LLC Recalls Motor Software Update" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26674
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves all Vanderhall model years 2024, 2025, and 2026 Brawley GTS electric recreational off highway vehicles. The vehicles come in Emerald Green, Ida Rose, Ivory White, Jean Grey, Obsidian Black, and Royal Blue. The VIN Numbers for the affected vehicles range from XXXXXXXXXXXXX4933 - XXXXXXXXXXXXX6153 and can be found under the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle.
- Hazard
- The recalled recreational off highway vehicle can maintain speed or accelerate when the accelerator pedal is released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using their vehicles immediately and contact Vanderhall North America for instructions on how to update their vehicles to firmware version 7.1.0 through the Vanderhall customer mobile app. The updated software was released on April 15, 2026, and can be identified by Vanderhall logo. Owners requiring assistance updating their firmware should contact their dealer or Vanderhall directly for assistance.