Aerovironment recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Webasto Charging Systems, Inc (Webasto) is recalling certain AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX electric vehicle charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
What could happen
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Webasto will notify owners, and field service representatives will replace all TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Webasto customer service at 1-888-516-6264.
Vehicles covered
- Aerovironment Turbocord Ev Charging
- Aerovironment Turbodock Ev Charging
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E086000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Webasto Charging Systems, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 27, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,414
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 3, 2018 to Aug 8, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.