Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published June 19, 2026
Munevo Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Software Issue May Cause Steering Drift
Munevo recalls powered wheelchair hands-free control software versions 10.14.5-12.0.4 and 10.17.5-12.0.4 that may cause steering drift or loss of control, risking collisions or injuries.
A software issue may cause the wheelchair's driving mechanism to fall out of calibration. When this occurs, the device may experience unexpected steering drift or imprecise control while driving the wheelchair. The wheelchair may veer from its intended path, which may cause in low-speed collision, tipping, or injuries to user or bystanders.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Munevo recalls specific software versions for powered wheelchairs that could cause unexpected steering drift or loss of control, potentially leading to collisions or injuries. Affected users should check their software version and take action if they have the listed serial numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/314329-munevo-powered-wheelchair-hands-free-control-software-issue-may-cause.
“Munevo Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Software Issue May Cause Steering Drift.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/314329-munevo-powered-wheelchair-hands-free-control-software-issue-may-cause. Based on FDA recall #Z-2856-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2856-2026%22&limit=1).
MUNEVO GMBH recalled munevo DRIVE and munevo DRIVE r-net Powered Wheelchair Hands-Free Control Application/Smart Glasses due to a software issue causing steering drift, according to the FDA on June 19, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
munevo DRIVE v1: 10.14.5 - 12.0.4
munevo DRIVE R-net: 10.17.5. - 12.0.4
UDI-DI 04260691380010
Units with affected features enabled: 2QNTGG2820170029, 2QNTGG2820170047, 2QNTGG2820160730, 2QNTGG2820161031, 1QNTGG2519120215, 1QNTGG2818520491, 1QNTGG2819210671, 2QNTGG2820160358, 2QNTGG2820170527, 2QNTGG2820160265, 2QNTGG2820160732, 1QNTGG2819200073, 2QNTGG2820160746, 2QNTGG2820160410, 2QNTGG2820160500, 2QNTGG2820160368, 2QNTGG2820161091, 2QNTGG2820161026, 2QNTGG2820160699
The hazard
A software issue may cause the wheelchair's driving mechanism to fall out of calibration. When this occurs, the device may experience unexpected steering drift or imprecise control while driving the wheelchair. The wheelchair may veer from its intended path, which may cause in low-speed collision, tipping, or injuries to user or bystanders.
Context
Other recent recalls of similar products include Quantum Rival Wheelchair Software 2.0.11 May Cause Unexpected Stops During Use (2026-06-25), Quantum 1450 wheelchair software update may cause unexpected stops or crashes (2026-06-25), and Quantum Rehab Q6 Edge 2.0 (ilevel) Software May Cause Unexpected Stops During Use (2026-06-25).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your wheelchair has software versions 10.14.5-12.0.4 (Munevo DRIVE) or 10.17.5-12.0.4 (Munevo DRIVE R-net). Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Brand
Munevo
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Identify your wheelchair's software version by checking the device settings or documentation.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Munevo GMBH for assistance with the recall process or to confirm if your unit is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 6 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The countries of United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 54 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2856-2026 (June 19, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2856-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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