Garia Golf & Courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 14, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

20122

Brand / firm

Garia A/S, of Denmark

Sold / distributed

Garia dealers nationwide from January 2010 through September 2019 for between $15,000 and $75,000.

Why it was recalled

A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.