Ola Electric is offering customers an option to upgrade their electric scooters' front suspension.
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The upgrade comes after multiple incidents of the front suspension disintegrating and posing a threat to users.
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The company's single-sided front fork has snapped in the past, leading to near-fatal incidents.
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The new design has additional bracing to improve its structural strength.
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Ola Electric has not yet called for a mass recall of its older design, which it maintains is safe.
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Gabriel supplies the single-sided front suspension to Ola Electric, as well as many established OEMs.
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The Ola electric scooters have a more sophisticated single-sided front fork design, which is more appealing than a conventional dual front fork set-up.
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The design may not work well in Indian conditions, considering the reported incidents.
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Ola S1 Air is equipped with a more cost-effective dual front fork suspension.
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Customers can book an appointment for the front suspension upgrade from March 22nd onwards.
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