Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E018000 Reported April 15, 2013

Electric vehicle charging station/overheating

Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. · N/A · 763 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
763
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
April 15, 2013
Completion Rate
75.88

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13E018000 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 13E018000

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

What is recall 13E018000?

NHTSA recall 13E018000 was issued by Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. on April 15, 2013. It addresses: Electric vehicle charging station/overheating. The recall affects approximately 763 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Schneider Electric Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E018000 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.