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SevereNHTSA·18E086000·Announced 2018-08-27

Webasto Recalls AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Due to Fire Risk

Webasto is recalling AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems because failing capacitors may cause electrical shock or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and electrical shock, which the source states can increase the risk of injury or death. This aligns with the rubric for significant injury reports or structural/electrical defects posing severe risks.

Plain-English summary

Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. is recalling certain AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX electric vehicle charging systems. The recall involves 6,414 units. The defect is that capacitors within these charging systems may fail, which can result in an electrical shock hazard or a fire.

An electrical shock or fire can increase the risk of injury or death. Webasto will notify owners, and field service representatives will replace all affected TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2018.

Owners may contact Webasto customer service at 1-888-516-6264. 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.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Webasto Charging Systems, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Charging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,414

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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