GM is expanding the recall of Chevy Bolt electric vehicles due to the potential of battery fire.

More than 10,000 automobiles in Canada are affected by the most recent recalls. On Feb. 25, a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV is showcased with 2020 vehicles in Saline, Mich. General Motors has announced that a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles has been expanded to encompass all model years due to a danger of battery cells catching fire.

General Motors has announced that a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles has been expanded to encompass all model years due to a danger of battery cells catching fire.

About 73,000 Bolts from model years 2019 to 2022 are included in this current recall, with little over 10,000 in Canada. A recall was previously notified in July for 69,000 Bolts manufactured between 2017 and 2019.

Two manufacturing faults in the battery cells, according to the manufacturer, can cause a fire in rare situations. It warns that charging should be limited to 90% of battery capacity, that vehicles should be parked outside soon after charging, and that vehicles should not be left charging indoors overnight.

The Detroit-based manufacturer announced that it will replace the battery modules in all impacted vehicles at a cost of approximately $1 billion US.

After receiving complaints that five of the vehicles had caught fire, the business issued a recall in November. A house was set on fire, and two people were sent to the hospital with smoke inhalation.