1,400 Electric Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Risk While Driving

Published on September 17, 2024

More than 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) have been called back in Australia due to an issue with battery software that could lead to a fire. The Federal Transport Department issued a vehicle recall notice for 1,408 MINI Cooper SEs from 2020 to 2023, warning that defects in the battery software could lead to a blaze while the driver is in the car. “The high-voltage battery management software has insufficient protections for short circuit events. As a result, if a short circuit occurs it could lead to a vehicle fire whilst driving or parked.” the notice said. “A vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, and bystanders, and/or damage to property.”...

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