CPSC2026-08-06OTHER

Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric off-road vehicle recalled for accelerator pedal malfunction risk

What this means

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.

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.

Product photos

Recalled Brawley GTS Electric Recreational Off Highway Vehicle

The VIN is visible underneath the driver-side dashboard, left of the foot pedals

Vanderhall Logo

The agency's original wording

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.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

None reported

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.

Affected count

About 210

Injuries reported

The firm has received one report of a vehicle unexpectedly accelerating. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

United States

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric recreational off highway vehicles

Consumer 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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Vanderhall-North-America-Recalls-Brawley-GTS-Electric-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard

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