General Motors (NYSE:GM) is recalling 107 Bolt electric vehicles owing to fire risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.
What Happened: The recall population includes certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.
The vehicles were recalled and installed with advanced diagnostic software previously. However, the software might not have been installed correctly and as a result, the high-voltage battery may catch fire when charged to nearly full or full capacity, NHTSA said.
As for a solution, dealers will correctly install the advanced diagnostic software, NHTSA added.
However, until then, the regulator advised drivers to park outside after charging and to not charge over 90%. It also warned drivers to not charge their vehicles indoors overnight, among other measures.
Why It Matters: The Chevrolet Bolt was GM's best-selling electric vehicle until the company stopped production of its previous generation in December.
GM's autonomous driving unit Cruise will also use the next-generation Bolt for its autonomous driving operations in the future, company CEO Mary Barra said in July. Production of the next-generation Bolt is expected to commence next year.
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