- Volvo is recalling more than 40,000 electric EX30 crossovers.
- The battery pack is at risk of overheating and catching fire.
- Volvo tells customers to limit battery charging to 70 percent.
Volvo Cars is recalling more than 40,000 electric EX30 vehicles. The model’s battery may overheat, which could lead to a fire.
According to Reuterswhich first reported the recall, the automaker is currently contacting affected owners and telling them to limit battery charging to 70 percent capacity. Replacing the affected battery packs could cost the automaker $200 million.
It is unclear how many cars in the United States are affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet released an official recall report. Engine1 has contacted Volvo for more information about EX30 owners in America.
Volvo introduced the EX30 as a follow-up to the electric EX90, with deliveries starting in the United States at the end of 2024.
Taking Motor1s: The battery packs in electric vehicles and hybrids pose unique risks if they malfunction. Faulty batteries can catch fire and be incredibly difficult to extinguish. Some automakers even go so far as to instruct owners to park their vehicles away from structures and other cars. The EX30 is extremely popular in Europe, and this recall could hurt future sales.
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