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SevereNHTSA·23E005000·Announced 2023-02-01

Navico Group Recalls RELiON InSight 48V Lithium-Ion Batteries

Navico Group is recalling RELiON InSight 48V lithium-ion batteries because improperly formed capacitors may cause internal leaks and short circuits, increasing the risk of 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 structural electrical defect in a vehicle battery that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Navico Group is recalling certain RELiON InSight 48 V lithium-ion batteries, Part Number 48V030-GC2. The recall affects 4,746 units. The defect involves improperly formed capacitors that may cause an internal battery leak and corrosion, resulting in a short circuit.

A short circuit increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will repair or replace the batteries as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 7, 2023. Owners may contact Navico Group customer service at 1-803-324-6644 or by email at [email protected]. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY recall
Manufacturer
Navico Group
Category
Vehicle — Battery
Hazard
Affected units
4,746

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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