In a massive global recall, Volvo is recalling 73,000 plug-in hybrid cars, ringing alarm bells over battery dangers—heightening concerns about the safety of electric vehicles.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns owners of certain models to avoid charging their cars due to potential fire risk.
Volvo’s recall affects 7,483 vehicles in the U.S. alone, including the popular 2020-2021 S90s, 2020-2022 S60s, V60s, XC60s, XC90s, and 2022 V90s.
The NHTSA issued a bulletin advising against charging these models due to potential fire risk posed by the high-voltage battery module.
This risk emerges when the vehicle is stationary after being fully charged.
The recall stems from a “thermal event” risk in the battery, linked to a production deviation in the LG battery modules manufactured between June 2019 and November 2021.
Volvo noted two incidents so far, thankfully without injuries or fatalities.
Vehicle owners are strongly advised not to charge their cars until a definitive solution is implemented.
“Volvo has advised owners to stop charging their vehicles until the necessary repairs are made,” said the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall is global, impacting countries like Sweden and Germany significantly, with 8,000 and 4,825 vehicles affected, respectively.
The production error originated from LG, emphasizing the importance of quality control in our rapidly evolving tech industry.
Owners can verify involvement through the NHTSA’s VIN lookup tool.
Vehicle owners will receive recall notifications around mid-May, urging them to seek inspections and software updates from dealers.
Dealers will inspect for cell deviations, replacing modules if necessary, and update software to monitor the battery actively.
These necessary actions aim to restore confidence in plug-in hybrids, a critical component of sustainable transportation.
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, glitches such as these pose safety and reliability questions.
Consumers must remain vigilant and informed, constantly evaluating the trade-offs between environmental promises and practical challenges.
