Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E086000 Reported August 27, 2018

Capacitor may fail causing ev charger to overheat

Q: What is recall 18E086000?

NHTSA recall 18E086000 was issued by Webasto Charging Systems, Inc on August 27, 2018. It addresses: Capacitor may fail causing ev charger to overheat. The recall affects approximately 6,414 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Webasto Charging Systems, Inc · Equipment · 6,414 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E086000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Webasto Charging Systems, Inc

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

6,414

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 27, 2018

Completion Rate

69.62

Defect Summary

Webasto charging systems, inc (webasto) is recalling certain aerovironment turbocord and turbodock/turbodx electric vehicle charging systems. capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Safety Consequence

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Webasto will notify owners, and field service representatives will replace all turbocord and turbodock/turbodx charging systems, free of charge. the recall began september 19, 2018. Owners may contact webasto customer service at 1-888-516-6264.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Webasto Charging Systems, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 18E086000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18E086000

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

What is recall 18E086000?

NHTSA recall 18E086000 was issued by Webasto Charging Systems, Inc on August 27, 2018. It addresses: Capacitor may fail causing ev charger to overheat. The recall affects approximately 6,414 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Webasto Charging Systems, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E086000 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.