According to the automaker, a defect was identified in the production line of one of its battery suppliers, which could cause overheating in the battery compartment when fully charged.
In a worst-case scenario, this could lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked. As a precaution, Volvo has taken the rare step of advising owners of the affected models not to plug in their vehicles until the issue is fixed.
While this recall is unusual, it’s not unprecedented. About five years ago, BMW’s Israeli importer issued a similar recall for plug-in hybrid models, instructing customers not to charge their cars due to fire concerns. However, that recall affected only 25 vehicles in the local market. Avoiding charging a plug-in hybrid vehicle significantly and negatively impacts its fuel efficiency.
