POLESTAR POLESTAR 1 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V926000

Make Model Year
POLESTAR POLESTAR 1 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-22 2022-12-14 2022-12-15

Manufacturers Involved: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R10202

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. "Polestar" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Polestar 1 vehicles. Defective high-voltage battery cells may cause the battery to overheat when fully charged.

Consequence

The high-voltage battery overheating increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery cells, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become ready by June 2023. As an interim repair, owners will need to take their vehicle to a dealership for a software update. Interim notices were mailed January 31, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10202. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 23V361 "R102316". Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V926 "R10202" will still need to have the remedy for 23V361 "R102316" performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.