TEKO Recalls 2026 Vehicles for Missing AVAS
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Teko Inc is recalling certain 2026 Triumph, Turbo, TurboLite, Trophy, and Trophy Plus vehicles because the acoustic vehicle alerting system may not have been installed.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Teko Inc (Teko) is recalling certain 2026 Triumph, Turbo, TurboLite, Trophy, and Trophy Plus vehicles. The acoustic vehicle alerting system (AVAS) may not have been installed, preventing the vehicle from making pedestrian warning sounds. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2026 TEKO Triumph, Turbo, TurboLite, Trophy, and Trophy Plus vehicles, with a total of 27,345 units affected.
What You Should Do
Teko will provide an AVAS kit free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Teko Customer Care at contact@tekoev.com.
Why This Matters
A vehicle that does not make a sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V420000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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