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Urgent Chevrolet Recall Over ‘High’ Risk Of Vehicles Bursting Into Flames

Chevrolet has urgently recalled more than a hundred electric vehicles due to a fire risk. 

General Motors announced it is recalling 107 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV vehicles from model years 2020-2022 due to a potential fire hazard.

This recall follows more extensive action three years ago, when around 142,000 Bolt EVs were recalled over several recalls.

The vehicle maker is urging owners to not park cars inside garages, but rather on the street, limit charging the battery to 90 percent and do not let the battery drop below 70 miles of range.

The company also says the Bolts should not be charged overnight, and should be parked outside immediately after they are charged.

The issue stems from faulty diagnostic software that could cause a fire when the battery is fully or nearly fully charged, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

GM is contacting affected owners to schedule a software and battery update at their local Chevy dealership.

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