The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V924000·Announced 2022-12-13

Easymile Recalls 2018-2019 EZ10 Autonomous Shuttles Due to Fire Risk

Easymile is recalling 2018-2019 EZ10 autonomous passenger shuttles because a defective 48-volt battery may catch fire while charging.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 vehicle defect where the battery may catch fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for structural vehicle defects or significant hazard reports.

Plain-English summary

Easymile Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 EZ10 autonomous passenger shuttles. The recall addresses a defect in the 48-volt battery, which may allow the battery to catch fire while charging.

The defective battery increases the risk of fire. Owners were advised not to operate their vehicles until the remedy had been completed.

Easymile has replaced the 48-volt battery, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 2023. Customers may contact Easymile at [email protected] or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EASYMILE EZ10
Brand
EASYMILE
Manufacturer
Easymile Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Autonomous Shuttle
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EZ10

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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