Exclusive: Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 electric SUVs over battery fire risk - Reuters
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"The EX30 especially is very important to Volvo, so they have to get it right."
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Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to battery packs that risk overheating, potentially affecting models in multiple countries including the US, Australia, and Brazil.
Volvo Cars is recalling 40,323 EX30 vehicles due to a battery overheating risk, with plans to replace battery modules free of charge for all affected EX30s.

Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to battery packs that risk overheating, potentially affecting models in multiple countries including the US, Australia, and Brazil.

Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to battery packs that risk overheating, potentially affecting models in multiple countries including the US, Australia, and Brazil.
Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a risk of battery overheating, potentially affecting the automaker's safety reputation and costing millions of dollars.
Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to battery packs that risk overheating, potentially affecting models in multiple countries including the US, Australia, and Brazil.
Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to battery overheating risks, advising owners to limit charging to 70% and park away from structures until repairs are completed.
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