GM Canada has notified owners of a recall for Chevy Bolts due to five catching fire in the United States.

B次元官网网址淎 select number of these vehicles were built with high voltage batteries produced at LG ChemB次元官网网址檚 Ochang, Korea facility that may pose a risk of fire when charged to full, or very close to full, capacity. While our investigation into this condition continues, GM has developed software that will limit vehicle charging to 90% of full capacity to mitigate this risk,B次元官网网址� the Nov. 13 recall notice said.

The voluntary recall impacts more than 68,000 vehicles worldwide, including in Canada. The recall applies to vehicles made between 2017 and 2019 and only vehicles with the Korean batteries. Owners can check their VIN to see if their vehicle is part of the recall.

The company was investigating the incidents and said it has been cooperating with the American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which has started an investigation, according to Jesse Ortega, executive chief engineer with GM.

B次元官网网址淕M is working quickly to finalize the necessary repair procedures and/or obtain parts. You will be notified via written communication when the repair procedure or parts are available. You can also check back at this website or with your preferred Certified Service Dealer,B次元官网网址� the automaker said.

GM is recommending owners change their vehicle charge settings to not go beyond 90 per cent. In some vehicles thatB次元官网网址檚 called Hill Top Reserve which prevents the vehicle from fully charging. While newer models can allow the owner to choose the 90 per cent Target Charge setting.

B次元官网网址淚f you are unable to successfully make these changes, or do not feel comfortable making these changes, we ask you to not park your car in your garage or carport until after you have visited your dealer,B次元官网网址� the company said.

B次元官网网址淲e recommend scheduling a service appointment with your dealership beginning Nov. 17 to update the vehicleB次元官网网址檚 battery software to automatically limit the maximum state of charge to 90 per cent. Our engineers are working around the clock to identify a permanent fix, and we intend to deploy a final remedy to remove the 90% limitation as quickly as possible after the first of the year, 2021.B次元官网网址�

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