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Okinawa recalls 3,215 units of Praise Pro EV
Electric Vehicle Recalls: News & Updates
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Pure EV recalls 2,000 Electric scooters after battery explosion in Telangana claims one life
Pure EV has issued a recall for 2,000 units of its Etrance+ and Epluto 7G range of scooters following a fatal incident surrounding the battery pack of one of its scooters in Nazimabad, Telangana. The battery pack of a Pure EV scooter left to charge over night exploded inside a home claiming the life of an 80-year-old man. In a statement, Pure EV said that the recalled vehicles and their batteries would undergo a “thorough check for their health.”
As per reports, the incident took place on Wednesday when the owner of the scooter had removed the battery from the scooter and placed it to charge in his living room. The deceased was identified as B Ramaswamy, the father of the scooter owner, while the two injured included his wife and grandson.
The battery reportedly exploded around 4 am on April 21, causing severe burn injuries to the three while Prakash and his wife suffered minor burns in an effort to put out the flames. The injured were rushed to the hospital where Ramaswamy's condition worsened before he subsequently succumbed to his injuries en route to Hyderabad for better treatment.
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Pure EV has issued a recall for 2,000 units of its Etrance+ and Epluto 7G range of scooters following a fatal incident surrounding the battery pack of one of its scooters in Nazimabad, Telangana. The battery pack of a Pure EV scooter left to charge over night exploded inside a home claiming the life of an 80-year-old man. In a statement, Pure EV said that the recalled vehicles and their batteries would undergo a “thorough check for their health.”
As per reports, the incident took place on Wednesday when the owner of the scooter had removed the battery from the scooter and placed it to charge in his living room. The deceased was identified as B Ramaswamy, the father of the scooter owner, while the two injured included his wife and grandson.
The battery reportedly exploded around 4 am on April 21, causing severe burn injuries to the three while Prakash and his wife suffered minor burns in an effort to put out the flames. The injured were rushed to the hospital where Ramaswamy's condition worsened before he subsequently succumbed to his injuries en route to Hyderabad for better treatment.
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Ola Electric considering recalling scooters due to recent EV fire, says Bhavish Agarwal
More than a month after an Ola Electric scooter caught fire in Pune, the company's founder and CEO Bhavish Agarwal said the company may recall certain batches soon.
"We have commissioned world-class agencies to find out the root cause behind the incident and asked them to give us recommendations on what can be done better. We might do a recall depending on the report," said Agarwal.
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More than a month after an Ola Electric scooter caught fire in Pune, the company's founder and CEO Bhavish Agarwal said the company may recall certain batches soon.
"We have commissioned world-class agencies to find out the root cause behind the incident and asked them to give us recommendations on what can be done better. We might do a recall depending on the report," said Agarwal.
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Ola Electric recall announced for 1,441 Units of S1 Pro E-Scooters
Ola Electric is recalling 1,441 units of its electric two-wheelers in the wake of incidents of vehicles catching fire, according to a company statement. The company said its investigation into the fire incident on March 26, in Pune, is ongoing and a preliminary assessment found that it was an isolated one.
However, it said, “As a pre-emptive measure we will be conducting a detailed diagnostic and health check of the scooters in that specific batch and therefore are issuing a voluntary recall of 1,441 vehicles." Ola Electric further said, “These scooters will be inspected by our service engineers and will go through a thorough diagnostics across all battery systems, thermal systems as well as safety systems."
Ola Electric said its battery systems already comply with and is tested for AIS 156, the latest proposed standard for India, in addition to being compliant with the European standard ECE 136. Recently, there have been widespread incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire in various parts of the country forcing manufacturers to recall their vehicles.
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Ola Electric is recalling 1,441 units of its electric two-wheelers in the wake of incidents of vehicles catching fire, according to a company statement. The company said its investigation into the fire incident on March 26, in Pune, is ongoing and a preliminary assessment found that it was an isolated one.
However, it said, “As a pre-emptive measure we will be conducting a detailed diagnostic and health check of the scooters in that specific batch and therefore are issuing a voluntary recall of 1,441 vehicles." Ola Electric further said, “These scooters will be inspected by our service engineers and will go through a thorough diagnostics across all battery systems, thermal systems as well as safety systems."
Ola Electric said its battery systems already comply with and is tested for AIS 156, the latest proposed standard for India, in addition to being compliant with the European standard ECE 136. Recently, there have been widespread incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire in various parts of the country forcing manufacturers to recall their vehicles.
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Toyota issues recall for its flagship electric SUV following concerns about wheels coming off
Japanese automotive giant Toyota issued a safety recall for more than 2,000 of its all-electric SUV, the bZ4X.
Japanese automotive giant Toyota issued a safety recall for more than 2,000 of its all-electric SUV, the bZ4X.
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Ola recalls S1, S1 Pro electric scooters to upgrade controversial front Suspension
Ola Electric is doing well in the Indian market, with its electric scooter offerings, namely S1 Air, S1, and S1 Pro. While the S1 Air comes with twin-tube telescopic front forks, the latter two are offered with monotube suspension, which was often in the news for suspension breakage issues. After receiving multiple complaints from consumers, Ola Electric has finally acknowledged the issue. Ola Electric has announced the recall to offer an improved version of the front suspension, and the window for reservation of this recall will open from March 22 onwards. Ola has also confirmed that the upgrade will be offered at no additional cost.
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Ola Electric is doing well in the Indian market, with its electric scooter offerings, namely S1 Air, S1, and S1 Pro. While the S1 Air comes with twin-tube telescopic front forks, the latter two are offered with monotube suspension, which was often in the news for suspension breakage issues. After receiving multiple complaints from consumers, Ola Electric has finally acknowledged the issue. Ola Electric has announced the recall to offer an improved version of the front suspension, and the window for reservation of this recall will open from March 22 onwards. Ola has also confirmed that the upgrade will be offered at no additional cost.
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TVS iQube recalled: Bridge Tube to be inspected on select 2023 models
TVS has issued what it claims is a proactive recall for its popular electric scooter, the TVS iQube, manufactured between July 10, 2023 and September 9, 2023. This incidentally comes weeks after a social media post of a customer who claimed to have suffered a ruptured chassis on his iQube during normal usage and having spotted more such cases when he went to get it repaired at a local service outlet. In a statement, TVS in an official statement said the recall is voluntary for the said units to inspect the bridge tube and to 'ensure the vehicle's ride [and] handling is good over extended usage’. The manufacturer or its dealer partners will individually contact customers who are affected by this recall, and necessary replacement or repairs will be carried out at no cost to the owners. On its part, TVS has not clarified what prompted this recall, or what the potential issue associated with the bridge tube on affected models could be.
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TVS has issued what it claims is a proactive recall for its popular electric scooter, the TVS iQube, manufactured between July 10, 2023 and September 9, 2023. This incidentally comes weeks after a social media post of a customer who claimed to have suffered a ruptured chassis on his iQube during normal usage and having spotted more such cases when he went to get it repaired at a local service outlet. In a statement, TVS in an official statement said the recall is voluntary for the said units to inspect the bridge tube and to 'ensure the vehicle's ride [and] handling is good over extended usage’. The manufacturer or its dealer partners will individually contact customers who are affected by this recall, and necessary replacement or repairs will be carried out at no cost to the owners. On its part, TVS has not clarified what prompted this recall, or what the potential issue associated with the bridge tube on affected models could be.
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Kia EV6 recalled in India, 1,138 units affected
Kia India is voluntarily recalling 1,138 units of its EV6 due to a potential error in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which could affect the performance of the 12V auxiliary battery.
It has affected the EV6s manufactured between March 3, 2022 and April 14, 2023. A similar recall was issued for the Kia EV6’s counterpart, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a month ago. Kia says that the software of the ICCU in the affected units will be updated to rectify the issue.
The Korean brand says that it has notified the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) about the recall initiative, and will contact owners of the concerned vehicles to inform them. The owners will need to contact their respective Kia dealers to schedule an appointment for the update.
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Kia India is voluntarily recalling 1,138 units of its EV6 due to a potential error in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which could affect the performance of the 12V auxiliary battery.
It has affected the EV6s manufactured between March 3, 2022 and April 14, 2023. A similar recall was issued for the Kia EV6’s counterpart, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a month ago. Kia says that the software of the ICCU in the affected units will be updated to rectify the issue.
The Korean brand says that it has notified the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) about the recall initiative, and will contact owners of the concerned vehicles to inform them. The owners will need to contact their respective Kia dealers to schedule an appointment for the update.
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Kia EV6 recalled in India for battery software update again
Kia EV6 has been voluntarily recalled by the brand. A total of 1,380 units of the EV6, manufactured between March 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023, are affected by the recall. The software update in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) aims to improve the charging and performance of the 12V auxiliary battery. This battery powers the Kia EV's lights, wipers and music system.
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Kia EV6 has been voluntarily recalled by the brand. A total of 1,380 units of the EV6, manufactured between March 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023, are affected by the recall. The software update in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) aims to improve the charging and performance of the 12V auxiliary battery. This battery powers the Kia EV's lights, wipers and music system.
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