Recall Alert: Garia

Recall Alert: Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Golf Car Recall Alert

Name of product: Garia Golf & Courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles
 
Hazard: A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
 
Remedy: Repair
 
Recall date: May 14, 2020
 
Units: About 1,000

Recall Details

Description:

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)

Remedy: 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.
 
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
 
Manufacturer(s): Garia A/S, of Denmark
 
Importer(s): Garia Inc., of Houston, Texas
 
Manufactured In: Denmark
 
Consumer Contact:

Garia collect (281) 923-0291 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at //This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(40, 157, 204); text-decoration: none;">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or online at www.garia.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.

To view online visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/garia-recalls-golf-and-courtesy-electric-vehicles-due-to-fire-hazard