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Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall 24V481: Bolt EV battery may fail to detect faults, risking fire

NHTSA campaign 24V481, reported June 27, 2024, 72 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles had earlier battery recall work (21V-650), but the advanced diagnostic software may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the system may fail to detect defective battery modules, which could lead to a battery fire and an increased risk of injury.

Until the repair is done, owners should set the Target Charge Level feature to limit charging to 90%, charge the vehicle more often, avoid draining the battery to 70 miles of range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Owner notification letters were mailed August 1, 2024.

Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software free of charge. You can contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389, and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V481General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
Risk
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Bolt EUV2022
Chevrolet Bolt EV202020212022