General Motors today announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt that would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash.
GM will conduct a Customer Satisfaction Program to further protect the Volt battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe side crash. Modifications will:
Strengthen an existing portion of the Volt's vehicle safety structure to further protect the battery pack in a severe side collision.Add a sensor in the reservoir of the battery coolant system to monitor coolant levels.Add a tamper-resistant bracket to the top of the battery coolant reservoir to help prevent potential coolant overfill.
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