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GM Replacing Chevrolet Volt Charge Cords

General Motors has announced it is replacing the current 120-volt charge cords found on the majority of Chevrolet Volt electric cars sold since 2010.

A Yahoo report suggests owners have been complaining for a while now about melting power plugs, and that too repeatedly.

Randal Fox, GM’s spokesperson told Reuters that the exchange affects all 2011 model Chevrolet Volts and some 2012 models.

He did not know the total number affected, but said it was fewer than the more than 11,000 Volts sold so far. He also made a point to note that this was not a safety recall.

The company decided to replace the cords because it has developed a new cord that is more reliable, durable and provides a more consistent charge for the company’s extended-range electric car. Fox said Volt owners can make the exchange when they bring their car into the dealership for a battery upgrade.

This update comes on the heels of the battery enhancement program announced earlier this year. In that case, GM decided to strengthen the structural elements that protect the battery in a side collision, as well as add a new sensor to the coolant system reservoir and install a tamper-resistant bracket to prevent overfilling.

Mar 26, 2012Blagojce Krivevski
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March 26, 2012 Electric Car News2012 Chevrolet Volt, charge cord, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Volt, chevrolet volt charge cord, coolant sensor, electric cars, Volt, volt charge cord, volt charger
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