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Two New Volvo EX30 Fires Escalate Battery Recall As Owners Demand Refunds

A Tough Look For VolvoVolvo may be known for making safety part of its core identity, but like any automaker, it is not bulletproof. According to Reuters, the Swedish marque could be headed for a legal battle in Thailand after the country’s consumer watchdog considered civil action following two new battery-related fires involving the EX30, an all-electric subcompact crossover that was recently discontinued in the U.S.The incidents are tied to a global recall of more than 40,000 EX30 electric vehicles over defective battery packs that may overheat and potentially catch fire. Volvo said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has delayed shipments of replacement parts, and so, the possible civil action could only make matters worse.

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Refund Demands Are GrowingThe civil action would be filed against Volvo Thailand a …


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