Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 20122 · announced May 14, 2020 · Garia A/s · 1,000 units affected
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
The hazard
A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Garia collect (281) 923-0291 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at support-us@garia.com, or online at www.garia.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.