Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V039000 Reported January 31, 2011

12v accessory harness/possible fire

Fairplay Electric Cars · Electrical System · 1,621 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V039000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,621
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 31, 2011

Defect Summary

Fairplay is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 eve lsv electric low speed vehicles manufactured from july 31, 2009, through december 27, 2010. a fuse specified to be in the 12v accessory circuit was not built into the wiring harness. the fuse value on the input to the voltage reducer was too large to prevent possible damage. there was no fuse inserted in the 12 volt circuit.

Safety Consequence

Without this fuse for protection, a short in any portion of the 12v wiring can melt wire insulation and pose the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Fairplay will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2011. owners may contact fairplay at 1-866-557-0342.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fairplay Electric Cars dealer and reference recall ID 11V039000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V039000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V039000?

NHTSA recall 11V039000 was issued by Fairplay Electric Cars on January 31, 2011. It addresses: 12v accessory harness/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 1,621 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fairplay Electric Cars dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V039000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.