GM Recalling Nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for Fire Risks

GM Recalling Nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for Fire Risks
A sign is seen outside of General Motors Detroit- Hamtramck assembly plant on Jan. 27, 2020 in Detroit, Mich. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images
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DETROIT/WASHINGTON—General Motors Co said on Friday it is recalling 68,677 electric cars worldwide that pose a fire risk after five reported fires and two minor injuries.

The Detroit automaker said it will recall 2017–2019 model-year Chevrolet Bolt EVs with high voltage batteries produced at LG Chem’s Ochang, Korea facility.