The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today of a recall notice filed by Vectrix Corporation, a maker of electric scooters.

Here's the full text of the notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
VECTRIX / SCOOTER / 2007

Manufacturer : VECTRIX CORPORATION

Mfr's Report Date : APR 09, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V171000 N/A

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 616

Summary: VECTRIX IS RECALLING 616 MY 2007 SCOOTERS. THE BATTERY MODULE INTERCONNECT CABLES CAN BECOME LOOSE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL WITHIN THE BATTERY PACKS.

Consequence: IF LOOSE, THE BATTERY CAN OVERHEAT. OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACKS AND POSSIBLY THE BIKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VECTRIX AT 1-877-832-8749.

Notes: VECTRIX RECALL NO. V0801.

Labels: Vectrix Scooters

The Associated Press reported last week that New York City's police department is testing out a new electric scooter called the "Vectrix" to replace their fleet of gas-powered motorcycles.

The report says that the City's finest feel guilty about their heavy footprint on the environment, and are interested in giving up some range to answer the call of Al Gore...

The Vectrix can only travel 40 to 60 miles per charge, but police officials said they may be willing to sacrifice some range for zero emissions.

Labels: Police Motorcycles, Scooters, Vectrix Scooters