GM: EV Bolt added Recall: LG claims compensation

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GM: EV Bolt added Recall: LG claims compensation

General Motors:

On August 20, it announced that it would invest $ 1 billion to recall an additional 73,000 EV Chevrolet Bolts.

LG Claims Policy:

GM says it has “a policy to obtain a commitment to compensate for recall costs” from LG, a battery supplier.

Target of additional recall:

It will be a model from 2019 to 2022 sold in the United States and Canada.

Prior to this, GM has already

About Chevrolet Bolt
With 51,000 units in the United States at the top,
It was recalling 69,000 units worldwide.
LG’s response:

GM,
LG Electronics,
LG Energy Solutions
Based on the results of the cause investigation jointly conducted by the three companies, the payment amount will be set and the burden ratio will be decided.

Korean coverage / wowkorea

https://www.wowkorea.jp/news/Korea/2021/0822/10312096.html

Chevy Bolt EV recall expanded due to fire risks

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/20/gm-to-spend-1-billion-to-expand-chevy-bolt-ev-recall-due-to-fires.html

GM recalls every Chevy Bolt ever made, blames LG for faulty batteries – Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/08/gm-recalls-every-chevy-bolt-ever-made-blames-lg-for-faulty-batteries/

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