Recall notice issued for popular electric car after warning it could catch fire while charging
A Volvo electric car sold in Australia has been recalled after a fault, which could cause it to catch fire while charging, was detected.
A manufacturing issue on the 2024 edition of the Volvo EX30 means the cell modules installed in the battery could overheat at higher charge levels, according to a statement from Vehicle Recalls Australia.
If the battery charge reaches 70 per cent or higher, the car could catch fire.
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Drivers are being urged to ensure their Volvo EX30 is not charged to more than 70 per cent. Supplied
There are 2815 Volvo EX30s in Australia that are impacted by the potentially dangerous fault.
Owners of the car are being urged to keep their car charge below 70 per cent while the issue is investigated.
This can be set in the charging setting menu in the vehicle display.
Once the issue has a fix identified, Volvo will contact all owners to arrange a repair, free of charge.
Owners are being told to contact Volvo Australia with any further questions.
Volvo Australia has been contacted for comment.
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