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Let’s admit for one second that the Chevy Volt was never going to spontaneously burst into flames as you were driving along. Even if you had an accident, the two or three days for the fire to start means you will be nowhere near the car. But because of the huge media blow it took, GM has fire panic, and it wants to make sure “Chevy Volt” and “catches fire” are never used together ever again.
Because they received complaints that the the 120-volt charging cords were overheating, GM decided to change the lot - every one the sold so far. In total 9,500 Volts will have their cords replaced in an effort that for the first time isn’t being called a recall. Have GM discovered a marketing loophole?
The cord that will replace the old one will be more heat-resistent and it will “offer a more consistent charging experience.”
Yahoo News reports that, one Volt owner already got a new cord from his dealer who said it was supposed to be part of the January recall but wasn’t.
The cord that will replace the old one will be more heat-resistent and it will “offer a more consistent charging experience.”
Yahoo News reports that, one Volt owner already got a new cord from his dealer who said it was supposed to be part of the January recall but wasn’t.
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