2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV RECALL - #21V560000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : PROPULSION SYSTEM : TRACTION BATTERY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV |
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| Manufacturer |
General Motors, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/2021 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/13/2021 |
| # Affected |
57,414 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A battery fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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 more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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