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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V361000

Make Model Year
POLESTAR POLESTAR 1 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-26 2023-05-22 2023-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R10216

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 pack and restore the electric driving range as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 66, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R102316. Note: This recall supersedes Recall 22V-926 "R10216". Any vehicle that received the interim repair under Recall 22V-926 "R10202" will still need to have the remedy for 23V-361 "R10216" 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.