The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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