GM announces Volt battery fire solution : News : NorthwestOhio.com

GM announces Volt battery fire solution

by WNWO Newsdesk

Posted: 01.06.2012 at 6:16 AM

WNWO Newsdesk

The WNWO Newsdesk is comprised of staff reporters within the station.

A coolant leakage is causing battery fires in Chevy Volts. / General Motors

General Motors has announced a fix to stop battery fires in Chevy Volts.

GM says it will modify the plug-in car to strengthen the protection around the battery. It's calling the modification a "customer satisfaction" action, not a recall. GM says the fires were caused by battery coolant leaking onto an electronic board.

The company says it only had 250 of its 8,000 Volt owners ask for a loaner vehicle or to have their car bought back.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

Related Links

		NHTSA investigates after crash-tested Chevy Volt erupts in fire
		GM announces new electric vehicle

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, NBC24, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Baby stabbed to death in Sandusky
Elizabeth Reed | Friday, May 17, 2013 | 18 comments

Massive tornado rips through Oklahoma City area
Amulya Raghuveer | Yesterday at 5:14 PM

Waterville neighbors react to home invasion murder
Eric Wildstein | Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 7 comments

Follow Northwest Ohio

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

Best Bets

Information you need to know from the experts

Wake up with WNWO Today

Join the WNWO Today crew starting at 4:26 a.m. daily.

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
The loss of life and stunning devastation in Oklahoma City suburbs after a monster tornado ripped through the area are heart-wrenching. But within hours, relief organizations were getting out the message on how to help.
read more »
Diabetes 1.5: The in-between diagnosis
51 killed in Oklahoma tornado; death toll to rise
ISOH/IMPACT sends items to areas devastated by storms
At least 37 dead in Oklahoma City area after massive tornado
Saudi with pressure cooker in baggage seeks bond

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Toledo area