What caused acute liver failure in some customers, including children, is still unclear.
GM has started shipping replacement battery modules for recalled Chevy Bolt EVs
General Motors has started shipping to dealers replacement battery modules for recalled Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles after delays caused by shutdowns at multiple manufacturing plants as a result of the widespread shortage of semiconductors. The two battery assembly facilities, in Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, resumed production at the end of September. At that time, […]
The Chevrolet Bolt recall has begun; cars will get new battery packs
The fix takes about two days for a dealership to complete.
ボルボ、エアバッグ破裂の危険で世界46万台のリコール発表
ボルボは、老朽化したエアバッグが事故の際に乗員に致命的な影響を及ぼす恐れがあるとして、世界各国で46万台以上のリコールを発表しました。そのうち、半数以上の約26万台が米国内を対象としており、現行ラインナップではなく旧型車 […]
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GM to replace battery modules in recalled Chevy Bolt EVs starting next month
General Motors said Monday it will replace battery modules in recalled Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles as soon as next month now that supplier LG Chem has restarted production of cells at two Michigan factories. Replacement modules, which are made up of lithium-ion battery cells, will begin shipping to dealers as soon as mid-October, […]
The DOJ and DHS subpoenaed Peloton over treadmill injury reporting
On Tuesday, Peloton announced the upcoming release of its entry-level Tread device. The news came ahead of a disappointing earnings report and after recalls of both of its treadmill products. Today, the connected fitness company noted in a filing with the SEC that it has been subpoenaed by both the U.S. Department of Justice and […]
Peloton Tread arrives next week with enhanced safety features, following recall
During a banner year for connected fitness, Peloton stumbled, as its two treadmills – the Tread+ and Tread – drew the scrutiny of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The two eventually collaborated for the planned recall of 125,000 Tread+ units, while offering fixes to 6,450 Treads – the budget model had a pre-launch […]
GM’s earnings dragged down by Chevy Bolt recall
The twice-issued recall for 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles cost General Motors $800 million, the company said in its second quarter earnings statement Wednesday. Costs associated with fixing defective Bolt batteries make up the lion’s share of GM’s $1.3 billion in warranty expenses last quarter. CEO Mary Barra specified on an investor call […]
GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks
Devindra Hardawar Contributor Devindra Hardawar is a Senior Editor at Engadget. GM is issuing a second recall for 2017 to 2019 Bolt EVs over potential fire issues. The company says it plans to replace defective batteries, but until it can do so it’s advising Bolt customers to limit their charging up to 90 percent, and […]