Vehicle recallDVSA
Muvi Electric Motorcycle Euro - 4 Executive-L3 and Euro - 4 City -L1 recalled over a fire risk
On affected motorcycles the battery charger may allow over dis-charged batteries to be charged. When over dis-charged batteries are charged they could potentially overheat catch fire or explode.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
Euro - 4 Executive-L3
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/01/2016 – 31/12/2018
Euro - 4 City -L1
- Build dates
- 01/01/2016 – 31/12/2018
What to do now
This recall is about a fire risk.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
Repairs and costs
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.
The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (RM/2023/018). Quoted as issued.
Summary
On affected motorcycles the battery charger may allow over dis-charged batteries to be charged. When over dis-charged batteries are charged they could potentially overheat catch fire or explode.
Defect
On affected motorcycles the battery charger may allow over dis-charged batteries to be charged. When over dis-charged batteries are charged they could potentially overheat catch fire or explode.
Remedy
Stop using the battery charger and motorcycle immediately. Replacement of affected battery chargers
Models
Euro - 4 Executive-L3, Euro - 4 City -L1
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Muvi Electric Motorcycle Euro - 4 Executive-L3 and Euro - 4 City -L1 being recalled?
This recall is about a fire risk. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.