Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E018000 by Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.. Affecting evlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from august 13, 2012, to march 17, 2013 Includes 763 affected units, Electric Vehicle Charging Station/Overheating, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

evlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from august 13, 2012, to march 17, 2013

Defect Summary

Schneider electric is recalling certain evlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from august 13, 2012, to march 17, 2013. the affected models are ev230pdracg, ev230pdracng, ev230pdracgc, ev230psracg, ev230psracng, ev230psracgc, ev230wdracg, ev230wdracng, ev230ws, ev230pdr, ev230pdrr, ev230psr, ev230psrr, ev230wsr, ev230wsrr, and ev240ws. in these units, the electric vehicle charging station's charger plug pin connectors may overheat, subsequently melting the thermoplastic casing around the pin connectors.

Corrective Action

Schneider electric will notify owners and a schneider electric representative or trained electrical contractor will install a new cord-set free of charge. owner notification began during april 2013. owners may contact schneider electric at 1-877-283-7647.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E018000
Manufacturer: Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-04-15T00:00:00
Subject: Electric vehicle charging station/overheating
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 763

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Schneider electric is recalling certain evlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from august 13, 2012, to march 17, 2013. the affected models are ev230pdracg, ev230pdracng, ev230pdracgc, ev230psracg, ev230psracng, ev230psracgc, ev230wdracg, ev230wdracng, ev230ws, ev230pdr, ev230pdrr, ev230psr, ev230psrr, ev230wsr, ev230wsrr, and ev240ws. in these units, the electric vehicle charging station's charger plug pin connectors may overheat, subsequently melting the thermoplastic casing around the pin connectors.
Consequence Summary: In some cases, the generated heat is sufficient enough to cause damage to the car inlet, and/or damage to the charging station plug. This condition also may present a danger of burn if the user has direct contact with the overheated portion of the casing.
Corrective Action: Schneider electric will notify owners and a schneider electric representative or trained electrical contractor will install a new cord-set free of charge. owner notification began during april 2013. owners may contact schneider electric at 1-877-283-7647.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.88

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NHTSA ID: 13E018000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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