WASHINGTON (Dispatches) - General Motors on Friday announced the voluntary recall of all 2019 and newer Chevrolet Bolts, extending its recall of the electric vehicle back to its first model year, 2017.
Friday’s recall covers 73,018 Bolts from 2019 to 2022 and extends a previous recall covering 2017-2019 cars. The battery-related recall covers roughly 142,018 Bolts built by the automaker since the model’s introduction.
GM said battery defects could lead to fires in the subcompact vehicles and urged drivers to limit their charging, avoid overnight charging and park them outside.
Customers “should not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight,” GM said in a statement.
The auto giant blamed supplier LG for two defects it described as “a torn anode tab and folded separator.” It said it would seek reimbursement from LG as it replaces defective modules.