2010 Fairplay Eve Lsv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2011-01-31 · campaign 11V039000 · 1,621 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 owners report
2012-07-14 · Steering · 250 mi“i was driving home from a nearby neighbors house when suddenly the steering stopped working. i was able to stop safely while on a gentle curve/down slope. after stopping, i look underneath at the steering and found that the steering knuckle? was missing and i thought may have broken off. a few feet behind the vehicle, i found the steering knuckle a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.