![]() GM has already said it will recall 50,932 Chevrolet Bolts, the Ampera-e's sister model, because they can catch fire even if they are turned off, parked and disconnected from the power grid.Īn analysis of the risks is continuing and GM has provided "containment software" that reduces the usable portion of the battery to minimize danger, Opel said. The decision comes after Opel's former parent, General Motors, which built the Ampera-e in the U.S., told Opel that the battery pack can under certain conditions begin to smoke, melt or catch fire.Īll 9,500 estimated Ampera-e cars built between 20 will have to be recalled, Opel said. FRANKFURT - Opel is recalling all the Ampera-e EVs that it has sold to date to fix a battery problem that could pose a safety risk to drivers.
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