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1,400 Electric Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Risk While Driving

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1,400 Electric Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Risk While Driving
Mini's electric vehicle Mini Cooper is displayed during the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Tangerang on July 26, 2024. (Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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More than 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) have been called back in Australia due to an issue with battery software that could lead to a fire.

The Federal Transport Department issued a vehicle recall notice for 1,408 MINI Cooper SEs from 2020 to 2023, warning that defects in the battery software could lead to a blaze while the driver is in the car.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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