The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23E034000·Announced 2023-04-20

Ecotuned EV Conversion Systems Recalled for Charging Harness Fire Risk

Les Technologies Ecotuned Inc. is recalling 2018-2023 E85 MK3 EV conversion systems because a defective charging harness connection may short circuit and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from electrical short circuit) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Les Technologies Ecotuned Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2023 E85 MK3 EV conversion systems, identified by part number H211-209-V02-R00. The recall involves 143 affected units. The defect is located in the charging harness, which may have a defective spliced connection in the AC power line.

A defective connection in the charging harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text, but the hazard is explicitly identified as a fire risk.

Micro Bird dealers will install a flame-retardant shield around the AC charging harness free of charge to correct the defect. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2023. Owners may contact Les Technologies Ecotuned Inc. customer service at 1-805-706-0618 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD recall
Affected units
143

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.