Recall 26V420 affects 5,469 2026 Teko Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, and Triumph vehicles for missing pedestrian alert sounds. AVAS kits will be free once available.
Teko is recalling 5,469 2026 Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, and Triumph vehicles under recall 26V420 because the acoustic vehicle alerting system was not installed on certain vehicles. Without pedestrian warning sounds, the vehicle can fail to alert people nearby, increasing crash or injury risk; a Triumph dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The acoustic vehicle alerting system on 2026 Teko Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, and Triumph vehicles is the pedestrian sound system for low-speed hybrid or electric operation. It creates an outside warning sound so people nearby can hear the vehicle as it moves forward or backs up. Federal safety rule FMVSS 141 requires that sound because quiet vehicles are harder for pedestrians to detect.
On affected Teko vehicles, the problem is not a bad speaker or a software setting. The AVAS equipment was not installed, so the vehicle has no system in place to make the required pedestrian warning sounds. That leaves the vehicle out of compliance with FMVSS 141 and removes the sound cue pedestrians are supposed to get near the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The missing sound system is not something a driver feels through the steering, brake pedal, or dashboard during normal use.
Who's affected?
Covers five Teko models using the same Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, with back-over and forward-collision pedestrian-alert components listed separately.
| 2026 Teko Turbolite | External/pedestrian alert |
|---|---|
| 2026 Teko Turbolite | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Turbo | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Turbo | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Trophy Plus | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Trophy Plus | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Trophy | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Trophy | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Triumph | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2026 Teko Triumph | External/pedestrian alert |
| Units affected | 5,469 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the required pedestrian warning sound, people near the vehicle have less notice that it is approaching. Use extra care in parking lots, driveways, and crosswalks until the AVAS repair is installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Triumph dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Teko Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, or Triumph is included in this recall.
- Watch for Teko's owner letter expected August 17, 2026, then follow the instructions for the free AVAS kit.
- Contact a franchised Triumph dealer once the remedy opens to schedule the free AVAS kit installation that restores pedestrian warning sounds.
- Use extra care around pedestrians until the AVAS kit is installed, especially at low speeds and in parking areas.
- Contact Teko Customer Care at contact@tekoev.com with questions and reference recall number 26V420.
What happens at the repair
Teko has not listed an open final dealer repair yet. What is known now: Teko will provide the missing acoustic vehicle alerting system kit at no charge. Once the repair opens, a Triumph technician will handle the AVAS kit so the vehicle has the required pedestrian warning sound system. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Keep the owner letter with your service paperwork and ask the Triumph service desk to confirm the kit process before scheduling.
Timeline
| June 30, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V420?
Recall 26V420 covers 5,469 2026 Teko Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, and Triumph vehicles with an acoustic vehicle alerting system issue. The AVAS kit was not installed on affected vehicles, so pedestrians do not get the required warning sound. Teko will provide the AVAS kit for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Teko Turbolite, Turbo, Trophy Plus, Trophy, or Triumph is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V420. If it is, contact Teko Customer Care at contact@tekoev.com and ask how to get the free AVAS kit. Reference recall number 26V420 when you contact Teko.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Teko will provide the AVAS kit free of charge. Keep your recall notice and VIN handy when you contact Teko Customer Care.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is pedestrian warning failure. If the vehicle does not make the required sound, pedestrians do not get an audible alert that the vehicle is approaching. That increases the risk of a crash or injury. The free fix is the AVAS kit from Teko.
When will Teko notify owners about recall 26V420?
Teko expects to mail owner notification letters on August 17, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact Teko Customer Care at contact@tekoev.com if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V420000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 26V420 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V420000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →