Chrysler Pacifica Lawsuits Allege Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) May Explode and Catch Fire
Fiat Chrysler faces a growing number of lawsuits over hybrid Pacifica vehicles recalled two years ago for fire risks which have not yet been fixed.
Tag Archives: Battery
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Medtronic Warns of HVAD Battery Problems Result in Another Recall
Medtronic is recalling hundreds of HVAD system batteries which may fail due to a welding defect which has already claimed one patient's life.
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Chevrolet Bolt Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Battery Fire Risks
A class action lawsuit claims GM failed to properly fix Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles, which are prone to battery fires.
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Toyota RAV4 Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Fire Risk from Defective 12-Volt Battery
A class action lawsuit filed against Toyota claims it knowingly sold RAV4 vehicles with defective batteries prone to causing engine fires in order to avoid a recall.
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Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fix Developed By GM To Address Problems That Led To Fires
GM has finally announced it has developed a fix for problems in its Chevy Bolt EV batteries which have been linked to overheating and fires.
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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into 1.9M Toyota Rav4 Vehicles Due To Fire Risks
The NHTSA is investigating nearly 2 million Toyota Rav4 vehicles which may have battery problems which have caused several to catch fire.
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CPSC Warns About Risks Of Loose 18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Removed From Packs
The CPSC warns against using loose lithium ion 18650 batteries, due to a risk of short circuits, fires and explosions.
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Chevy Bolt Recall Issued Due To Battery Fire Risk, Resulting in Warning To Park Electric Vehicle Outside
More than 50,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles are being recalled following reports of batteries catching fire.
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Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pump Problems Results In Urgent Warning Over Cleaning Practices
Improper cleaning of Baxter's Sigma Spectrum infusion pumps has resulted in at least 16 severe injuries, according to an FDA class I recall notice.
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St. Jude Defibrillator Battery Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
A class action lawsuit over battery problems with St. Jude ICDs has resulted in a $5 million settlement in Canada.
