NHTSA Recall 21V560000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V560000; Date: Jul. 23, 2021
a battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev; 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev; 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Manufactured by: General Motors, Llc
Affected Units:: 50,413
Recall Summary:
general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
How to Fix:
defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. owners are advised to take the following interim steps: activate either the hill top reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or target charge level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle after each use, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle overnight. interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed september 6, 2021. a second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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