General Motors (GM) has identified two possible problems that have prompted the Chevy Bolt recall and has provided directions on what steps Bolt owners should take.
GM and its longtime battery supplier, LG Energy Solutions, identified two defects in batteries that were causing fire hazards: a torn anode tab and a folded separator, which, when both defects are present in a battery, can increase the risk of fire.
“Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective lithium-ion battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new lithium-ion modules,” GM stated on its Recall Information website. “We will notify customers when replacement parts are ready.”
The car manufacturer has also noted that there could have been a defect in the Bolt’s manufacturing process, which could have caused the defects at higher rates than projected, while other experts suggest there could have been a misaligned robot production line, according to Car and Driver.
Recently, GM has released a comprehensive action plan “to ensure that customers can safely and confidently drive, charge and park the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV” as LG battery cell and module production resumes with updated manufacturing processes.
GM is advising Bolt owners to set their vehicle to 90% charge limitation, charge their vehicle more frequently to keep it from reaching 70 miles of charge remaining, and park their vehicle outside immediately after charging until the recall is able to be completed. If car owners are not comfortable doing the adjustments themselves, GM advises visiting their dealer for the adjustments, Mega Dealers News reported.
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