Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 20122 · May 14, 2020 · Garia
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20122
- Date
- May 14, 2020
- Company
- Garia
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Garia Golf & Courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Garia model year 2010-2019 golf and courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV's). The models involved are as follows; Golf, Golf 2+2, Courtesy 4 and Courtesy 4+2. Garia VIN numbers are printed / etched on the chassis under the front seat cushion (see illustration below). The model year of your Garia can be identified by the 10th digit in the VIN number. The chart below can be used as a quick reference. The Serial numbers and date code range are: VIN numbers UJGDHSX1XAVXXXXXX - UJGDHSX1XKVXXXXXX are located under the vehicle's front seat. (A to K) (2010-2019) Model Year Identification A=2010 B=2011 C=2012 D=2013 E=2014 F=2015 G=2016 H=2017 I=2018 J=2019
What can happen
A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Garia is contacting all known customers by direct mail and e-mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of five incidents of overheating and fire damage to the vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Garia dealers nationwide from January 2010 through September 2019 for between $15,000 and $75,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garia golf & courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Garia is contacting all known customers by direct mail and e-mail.
What is the hazard?
A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.