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67,667 screws produced in 2017-2019
Receive a report of a fire with a rechargeable battery
US automaker General Motors (GM) voluntarily recalls 69,000 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles equipped with batteries made by LG Chem in Korea, US media such as Detroit News and The Verge reported on the 13th. Reported.
The retirement goal is 68,667 bolts produced in 2017-2019. Of these, 50,932 were sold in the United States. The recall was made in consultation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which investigates vehicle defects to find the cause of the battery fires that occurred at Volt, according to US media.
According to NHTSA, there have been five reports of fires with fully charged or mostly charged volt batteries. Two of them were injured by the occupants who breathed smoke. NHTSA launched an investigation into three Volt battery fires last month.
GM did not find the exact cause of the fire, but all five cases found similarities in the use of batteries made at LG Chem’s Ochang plant, US media reported. The 2020 Volt production, which was excluded from the voluntary recall, does not use the battery.
GM has developed software that limits the battery charge from volts to 90% to prevent further accidents. Starting on the 17th, US consumers will be able to receive software updates from their respective retailers.
GM recommends that Vault owners use the vehicle’s infotainment system to temporarily limit the vehicle’s charge setting to 90%. If such changes cannot be made, it is recommended that you avoid parking in the garage before visiting the dealer.
Jesse Ortega, Chevrolet Volt EV Chief Engineer, met with the media on the 13th and said, “I don’t think there is a problem with every vehicle being recalled.” “Said.
“I think this measure will reduce the risk of vehicle fires,” he said. “We are working 24 hours a day to determine the root cause. (Next year) We plan to present a final solution to restore battery capacity as much as possible after the start of the year.” .
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