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NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 2024 · #24V481000

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Fire risk when parked

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Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
  • High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
  • 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.

View the official CPSC notice