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In response to
"yeah, it was briefly a thing for "ha ha Bolt fires" but... it's a seatbelt? That has nothing to do with EVs?"
by
Reagen
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I guess it is the explosive that goes off if there is an accident. -- (edited)
Posted by
Spawn
Feb 6 '23, 08:06
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The problem has to do with the seat belt pretensioner, an important safety device that uses a controlled explosive charge to tighten the belt at the onset of a crash in order to prevent injury. If the pretensioner deploys, hot exhaust could cause a fire on the carpeted surfaces near where the front seat belts are attached to the floor.
A spokesperson for the automaker tells Consumer Reports that there have been three incidents where carpet fibers have ignited after a crash, none of which caused injuries.
To fix the problem, Chevrolet dealerships will install metal foil near the pretensioner exhaust. In some cases, dealerships will also install a pretensioner cover. Both fixes will be free of charge. The automaker will start alerting owners by mail about the recall Jan. 30, 2023.
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