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NHTSA and GM Warn on Continued Fire Risk with Chevrolet Bolt

July 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicles should be parked outside after charging even if November recall repairs have been performed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday issued an alert urging owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes due to the risk of fire, even if the vehicles have received repairs for a recall issued in November related to the fire risk.

Some MY 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles, like the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt pictured above, are subject to a recall over concerns that its high voltage battery pack could catch fire.

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