Optare Metrodecker Ev recall: Driveline software holds the last known trottle position in the event of a loss of signal
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Driveline software holds the last known throttle position in the event of a loss of signal.
- What to do
- Contact a Optare dealer to book the free repair. Revision to the electric vehicle control unit software and parameter settings.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Driveline software holds the last known throttle position in the event of a loss of signal.
The fix
Revision to the electric vehicle control unit software and parameter settings.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrodecker Ev | 12 Jun 2019 | 29 Dec 2020 | 63 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 February 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.