General Motors Co did not open a formal investigation on Bolt fires until August 2020. Aug. 26, 2020 – GM has received reports of 12 Bolt fires, confirming that at least five are battery-related, and opens a formal investigation. Nov. 5, 2020 – GM recalls 50,932 2017-2019 Bolts to address the risk of fire in batteries made at partner LG Chem’s Korea plant. As an “interim remedy,” GM dealers will install a software update that limits the battery charge to 90%. July 14, 2021 – GM learns of battery fires in two Bolts that had received the “final” remedy.

Source: MetroXpress September 13, 2021 03:56 UTC