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Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall 24V812: Bolt EV Battery May Catch Fire When Fully Charged

NHTSA campaign 24V812, reported October 31, 2024, 107 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier battery recall may still have a problem. The advanced diagnostic software installed in that repair may not have taken effect, so the high-voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Until the software is fixed, set the Target Charge Level feature in your vehicle to limit charging to 90 percent. Charge the vehicle more often, avoid draining the battery down to 70 miles of remaining range, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight.

Authorized dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. You can also contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V812General Motors, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
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 advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
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