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The fault with the battery could cause the vehicle to catch fire, according to the recall notice. Owners should keep the battery charge level below 70 per cent until a remedy is made available.
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Volvo has recalled 2815 examples of its 2024 Volvo EX30, citing a potential fault with the high voltage battery.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2024 models, but may have been sold at a later date.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire."
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 2815 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Volvo advises that until a remedy is made available owners should keep the battery charge level below 70 per cent. This can be set in the charging setting menu in the vehicle display.
Volvo states that: "when a remedy is available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volvo requesting them to schedule an appointment to have the repair work carried out, free of charge."
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Volvo dealership by clicking here.
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