Recall 12E033000: Equipment, Electrical

NHTSA recall 12E033000 · announced September 10, 2012 · Evca · 35 units affected

The problem

EV-Charge America Ltd. (EVCA) is recalling certain electric vehicle charging stations produced from May 15, 2009, through August 15, 2012. Due to an improper relay, the electrical lead that connects to the vehicle may be energized even when the charging station is turned off.

The risk

A user could suffer an electrical shock should they contact the electrical lead. This risk may exist even when the charging station is turned off.

What to do

EV-Charge America will notify owners and the units can be returned for repair or an EVCA technician will repair the unit(s) onsite, free of charge. The recall began in September 2012. Owners may contact EVCA at 1-702-278-8005.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Trafiic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.