Chevy Bolts Recalled Due Fire Risk

I wouldn't park one of these in my garage under any circumstances, not even after they are "fixed." GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

This is the defect they know about. What about the ones they don't know about?

The GM recall announced Friday adds about 73,000 Bolts from the 2019 through 2022 model years to a previous recall of 69,000 older Bolts.

GM said that in rare cases the batteries have two manufacturing defects that can cause fires.

They tried to blame the manufacturing defect on a plant in South Korea, but the batteries from Holland, Michigan also have the same (or a similar) manufacturing defect. This tells me it is more like a process problem or a design issue.

The total cost of the recall (old and new models) is $1.8 billion. That is billion, with a "B."

GM said owners should limit charging to 90% of battery capacity. The Bolts, including a new SUV, also should be parked outdoors until the modules are replaced.

Once a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it is very difficult to extinguish the fire. Which is why I would never park one in a garage.