GM Extends Recall To Cover All Chevy Bolts Due To Fire Risk

New York City NY

21 August, 2021

2:32 PM

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CBS New York August 21, 2021 General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires. The recall and others raise questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles. Ford, BMW and Hyundai all have recalled batteries recently. President Joe Biden wants to convert 50% of the U.S. vehicle fleet from internal combustion to electricity by 2050 as part of a broader effort to fight climate change. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.