GM recalling nearly 69,000 Bolt EVs for fire risks

General Motors Cosaid on Friday it was recalling 68,677 electric cars worldwide that pose a fire risk after five reported fires and two minor injuries.The recall is for 2017-2019 model-year Chevrolet Bolt EVs with high voltage batteries produced at LG Chem Ltd'sOchang, Korea facility.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month opened a preliminary investigation into the Bolt EVs after reports of three Bolts catching fire under the rear seat while parked and unattended.