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Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk

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Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk

Oct 8 (Reuters) – Porsche (P911_p.DE) , is recalling 27,527 electric sedans in the U.S. over concerns that they may face a short circuit within the battery module, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.

The recall affects Porsche’s 2021-2024 Taycan models, NHTSA said.

The regulator said,

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire,

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A remedy will be issued by dealers who will install a diagnostic software in the vehicles and perform free repairs, if needed, the regulator added.

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