Category: Fire Risks

GM Issues New Recall for Nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for Fire Risks

July 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON—General Motors said Friday it is issuing a new recall for nearly 69,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide for fire risks after reports of two fires and will replace defective battery modules as needed. The Bolt EVs were recalled in November for fire risks and at least one of the two new fires was…

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US Urges 50,000 Chevy Bolt Owners to Park Outside Because of Fire Risks

July 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON— U.S. auto safety regulators on Wednesday urged about 50,000 owners of General Motors electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that were recalled last year to park outside and away from homes and other structures after charging because of fire risks. Earlier on Wednesday, GM made the same recommendation and added owners should not leave vehicles charging…

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Extreme Fire Risk for Victoria’s Northwest

December 26, 2020
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A total fire ban has been declared in much of Victoria’s northwest as the state braces for scorching temperatures and dry winds. The Country Fire Authority says large parts of the state face a very high to extreme fire risk on December 27 with the biggest potential danger for the northwest, where temperatures are set…

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