Federal regulators have ordered a recall of Fly E-Bike’s Fly 10 mopeds after testing found the model’s brakes did not meet required performance standards. The recall applies to vehicles manufactured over a roughly two-year period and follows existing scrutiny related to the company’s batteries and safety certifications. Owners are being offered free repairs or, in certain cases, a repurchase as the company addresses the regulatory and legal issues.
Agency tests flagged long stopping distances
Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found a Fly 10 needed about 83.8 feet to stop from 38 miles per hour, which is about 8.23 feet more than the federal limit. The agency also recorded wet brake deceleration that fell well below FMVSS No. 122 thresholds, according to Streetsblog NYC. Those shortfalls in both dry and wet performance are why regulators say the bikes do not comply with federal brake standards, and NHTSA’s findings triggered a requirement for the manufacturer to provide a remedy to cut crash and injury risk.
Who’s affected and what the recall requires
Regulatory filings summarized by The BRAKE Report show the campaign covers multiple Fly 10 populations built between mid 2022 and late 2024, for a total of roughly 1,800 to 1,900 units. The remedy offers owners either a no cost replacement of the brake pads or a full vehicle repurchase when parts or repairs are not possible. According to the recall documents, owner notification letters are scheduled to go out in phases starting March 15, 2026.
Earlier probes, uncertified batteries and a NYC death
The new recall stacks onto a steady flow of safety complaints and investigations. Earlier reporting by Streetsblog NYC linked uncertified batteries to several fires and at least three deaths, including Christopher Valentin, who died after a Fly 10 caught fire inside a Bronx apartment. New York regulators have already limited registrations for some Fly mopeds after tests and paperwork raised questions about whether the machines complied with rules, according to that reporting.
Legal and investor fallout
The safety problems arrived alongside heavy financial and legal pressure on the company. Fly E Group’s SEC filings and court records describe a sharp revenue collapse and related securities litigation, including a federal class action that claims investors were misled between July through August 2025, based on the company’s public filings with the SEC. The stock plunged after the firm revealed a steep revenue drop tied in part to battery incidents, which in turn helped fuel shareholder lawsuits.
What owners should do now
Federal and industry notices tell owners to stop riding affected machines until repairs are completed. The BRAKE Report notes that manufacturers are advising owners to park vehicles outside and avoid indoor storage while they wait for recall work. Affected riders should watch their mail for recall notices beginning March 15 and can use the NHTSA recall lookup tool to confirm campaign details and repair status, according to NHTSA. The BRAKE Report also lists the manufacturer’s customer service contact information for recall questions.
