Volvo EX30 battery fault prompts national recall
The consumer watchdog has recalled 372 Volvo EX30s over a potential battery overheating risk, urging owners to limit charging and book free inspections.
The National Consumer Commission has announced its first vehicular recall of the year, involving 372 units of the Volvo EX30 over a suspected battery pack fault, reports The Citizen.
“In rare cases, the battery may overheat when charged to a high level, which could potentially result in a thermal event, posing a fire risk,” a statement from the commission said.
Charging advice for owners
“Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to limit their car’s maximum charge level to 70% until a fix is available.”
The commission said the recall involves both the single motor and twin motor variants of the electric vehicle manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Inspection and repairs
“Consumers are urged to take this recall seriously and arrange for the necessary inspection and repair at their nearest authorised dealerships. All corrective work relating to this recall will be carried out at no cost to the consumer,” it concluded.
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