Posted on 08/20/2021 2:30:23 PM PDT by Libloather
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
The recall raises questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles. President Joe Biden wants to convert 50% of the U.S. vehicle fleet from internal combustion to electricity by 2050 as part of a broader effort to fight climate change.
The recall announced Friday adds about 73,000 Bolts from the 2019 through 2022 model years to a previous recall of 69,000 older Bolts.
GM said that in rare cases the batteries have two manufacturing defects that can cause fires.
The Detroit-based automaker said it will replace the battery modules in all the vehicles.
The move will cost the company about $1 billion.
GM said owners should limit charging to 90% of battery capacity. The Bolts, including a new SUV, should be parked outdoors until the modes are replaced.
The original recall was blamed on a manufacturing defect at a South Korean factory run by LG Chemical Solution, GM’s battery supplier. But the company said an investigation showed that the defects are possible in batteries made at other sites. Most newer Bolt batteries are made at an LG plant in Holland, Michigan.
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Butt, when you park them outside someone might steal your catalytic converter. Be wary. 🛃😨😂
That’s just it about battery operated cars. A tesla crashed in autonomous mode a couple months ago in Texas, killed both occupants, caught fire and the fire dept used THIRTYTWO THOUSAND gallons of water trying to put it out....ended up having to just stand by and watch it burn itself out.
What kind of pollution did THST put into the atmosphere I wonder........REAL good for the planet.
I wouldn’t have a Chevrolet Dolt if you gave it to me.
Where is the Nader Alert flash?
GM’s not having much luck with electric cars.
“Butt, when you park them outside someone might steal your catalytic converter. Be wary.”
Be informed. EV’s don’t have catalytic converters.
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
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They’re going to extend the warrantee and include an extra large bag of Stay-Puft Marshmallows.
All based on a lie (man made climate change).
Too bad Ford owns the name Pinto. ZQ
They could probably be persuaded to do a two-fer; sell the Pinto and the Edsel nameplate cheap. Garage sale pricing.
My Hyundai Kona Electric is in the shop cor a battery recall. They are spending over 900 million pre-inflation dollars recalling 2019 and 2020 Kona Electrics.
There is a company running an app car rental service called Gig. It’s very popular. 275 a week unlimited miles free charging and insurance by AAA. They run exclusively on Chevy Bolts.
This will NOT help!
Actually, the battery fires are impossible to put off. The battery generates explosive gas. Even if you put it off, it will start again.
Even inept FEMA issued a warning and instruction on lithium battery fires, basically stating, do not bother unless you have mega supply of water.
Chevy Dolt
Yes,
The Bush fire, the worst forest fire last year in AZ was caused by Toyota Prius battery catching fire.
That really helped the climate change!
Hey, you hesitated. 😂😂😂
They are bolting from the Bolt?.................
I was going to post this story but y’all got it covered.
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