GM, Recalls LG Energy Manufacturing Bolt EV Batteries Due to Fire Risk

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] American automaker General Motors (GM) announced a recall of the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric vehicle.

On the 23rd (local time), GM stated that the battery modules themselves will be replaced through this recall. The affected vehicles are 2017-2019 models and use batteries manufactured by LG Energy Solution.

Previously, GM implemented a recall in November last year to update the software for 2017-2019 Bolt EVs after fires occurred in the Bolt EV.

GM explained that, together with representatives from LG Energy Solution, they discovered a rare manufacturing defect in the Bolt EV’s battery that increases the risk of fire, and to prevent fire hazards, the batteries will be replaced. This suggests that the recall decision was made in connection with two recent vehicle fire incidents.

GM urged vehicle owners to revert their vehicles to a 90% charge limit before the recall and to ensure the remaining driving range does not fall below 70 miles. Additionally, they advised parking the vehicle outside immediately after charging and not leaving it charging overnight.

This recall applies to all 60,900 Bolt EVs sold worldwide. In the United States, approximately 51,000 vehicles will be recalled.

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