Yes, even the EUV is recalled! LG Chem seems to be the problem at least
for GM. I just saw an ID4 also went up in flames! And then I hear about
this:
https://www.businessinsider.com/couples-tesla-caught-fire-charging-overnight-caused-a-house-fire-2021-8
Marty, I may have to drop back to gas - this is depressing!
Or maybe my electric bicycle will have to make do until they figure out the
battery issues. It is a hell of a lot of current running through the
underside of the car!
I have shorted batteries before - not pretty!
Interestingly the answer/solution may come from formula E. I believe
these cars have a better method for separating the rest of the car car from
the battery pack to prevent an all out fire like we are seeing.
Rudy
On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 5:02 PM Rudy Singh <n39c5r@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
It seems so. The letter that I received was specific to my car which is a
2017.
On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 12:28 PM Marty Young <youngma65500@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Rudy,
My understanding is that GM is now recalling ALL Bolts, even the 2022
models:
https://electrek.co/2021/08/20/gm-expands-bolt-recall-to-all-chevy-bolts-blames-supplier-lg/
On Aug 21, 2021, at 9:58 AM, Rudy Singh <n39c5r@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
FYI There are two recalls on the 2017 to 2019 Bolts, but they are related
to the same thing - a faulty battery pack built at a certain plant.
However, my recent letter (today:) says if the modules are defective they
will not only replace, but increase capacity by 8%, plus new 8 year/100,000
mile warranty. I have not taken my car in for anything since I have heard
stories of reduced range after the installed software. GM is unveiling the
new EUV (which is pretty nice by the way -sun roof and all). They don't
need the negative publicity.
Rudy
On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 5:49 PM W.R. German <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/20/business/gm-chevrolet-bolt-battery-recall.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes
G.M. is expanding its recall of the Chevrolet Bolt over fire concerns.
Aug. 20, 2021Updated 5:03 p.m. ET
General Motors said on Friday that it was expanding its recall of
Chevrolet Bolt electric cars that have been found to be at risk of catching
fire as a result of rare manufacturing defects.
The company said it was recalling Bolts from the 2020 through 2022 model
years. An earlier recall covered 2017-2019 models.
G.M. said the move would cost the company $1 billion on top of what it
had spent on previous Bolt recalls. It also said it would seek
reimbursement from its battery supplier, LG Chem.
“G.M. customers can be confident in our commitment to taking the steps
to ensure the safety of these vehicles,” said Doug Parks, an executive vice
president at G.M.
The recalled Bolts use battery packs made in South Korea by LG Chem,
which formed a joint venture with G.M. that is building battery plants in
Ohio and Tennessee and expects to build others as the automaker rolls out
new electric models.
G.M. and LG Chem have linked the fires to two manufacturing defects that
occur on rare occasions. Under the recall, G.M. plans to replace the
defective battery modules.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen/Kind regards,
Robert German
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