2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Electrical & electronic systems
High voltage battery may catch fire near a full charge
NHTSA campaign 21V650000 lists the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV for a condition in which high voltage battery may catch fire near a full charge.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV in safety campaign 21V650000. The official record says: The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. The stated safety consequence is: A battery fire increases the risk of injury. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- No advance warning is specified in the official record
- Smoke or fire may appear when the battery is near full charge
Vehicles and scope
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 21V650000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
Campaign 21V650000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Complete recall 21V650000
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. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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