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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requiring owners of the 2019 Chevrolet-launched Bolt to park their vehicle indoors and not charge it overnight. This is a warning following the recent battery fires in Vermont and New Jersey in two Volts that were subject to GM’s 2020 recall.
GM says safety is a top priority and is responding as quickly as possible to investigate the matter.
Last year, GM recalled 51,000 Volts and updated software that limits the battery charge to less than 90%. Recently, it announced the introduction of diagnostic software to prevent future fires, and added that batteries showing abnormalities will be replaced. In addition, with the introduction of this diagnostic software, the charging limit imposed at the time of recall is lifted.
There was a problem with Hyundai Motor’s Kona that occurred in 2017-2019 in the fire phenomenon in electric vehicles. The Volt uses the same LG Chem battery as the Kona. Hyundai Motor Company’s Kona recalled more than 25,000 units following 10 fires, and eventually replaced the batteries of 75,680 units.
The NHTSA says parking will need to be left outdoors until a GM technician investigates and finds a definitive fix. Related information can be found here.
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