NHTSA recall 12E033000 · Equipment
Equipment › Electrical
Reported Sep 10, 201235 vehicles affectedEV-Charge America LtdBuilt May 15, 2009 – Aug 15, 2012
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.