Aerovironment Turbocord EV Charging, Turbodock EV Charging: Equipment
Recall 18E086000 · Aug 27, 2018 · Webasto Charging Systems, Inc
6,414
units affected
6,414
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E086000
- Date
- Aug 27, 2018
- Maker
- Webasto Charging Systems, Inc
- Units affected
- 6,414
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment > Electrical
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Webasto Charging Systems, Inc (Webasto) is recalling certain AeroVironment TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX electric vehicle charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
What can happen
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Webasto will notify owners, and field service representatives will replace all TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Webasto customer service at 1-888-516-6264.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Aerovironment | Turbocord EV Charging | Not stated |
| Aerovironment | Turbodock EV Charging | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E086000?
2 models: Aerovironment Turbocord EV Charging (all years), Aerovironment Turbodock EV Charging (all years), about 6,414 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E086000?
Webasto will notify owners, and field service representatives will replace all TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Webasto customer service at 1-888-516-6264.
What can happen?
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
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. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.