NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors, LLC - High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Published: June 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V481000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V481000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V481000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 93.06 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A battery fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | N242443000 |
| Potentially affected | 72 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |