Arkansas Airport Allocates Special Parking for Chevy Bolts Due to Fire Risk

The Arkansas airport has taken strict action against Chevy Bolt owners by creating safe parking for these fire-dangerous vehicles. Drivers will be required to comply with the security measures set by the airport and GM.

To the extent that Chevy Bolt hopes to solve its fire problems, it seems that some regional authorities are taking security measures into their own hands. A sign posted at Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Highfill, Arkansas is asking Bolt drivers to contact airport staff for parking instructions due to a fire-risk defect.. 

The message is strong

The sign has been found Caleb Jacobs. Based on what he saw, he said there were about 10 in total, stationed at each parking gate at the airport. “They are recent,” he added. "I didn't see them anywhere when I was here last week." 

The sign displays the following message: “For customer safety, due to the recall of the General Motors Chevrolet Bolt EV, owners must go to the main checkout for instructions on where to park. Thank you for your consent!

Measure to protect all travelers

An Arkansas National Airport spokesman confirmed that the signs were installed last Sunday, Oct. 3, "after discussion" of Bolt's recent recalls. There was no specific incident that prompted them, "but we wanted to be proactive and protect cars that can be parked next to the recalled vehicle and also in the parking lot," he said. 

Asked if the company is aware of what Arkansas National Airport and possibly other airports are doing in response to the incident, a General Motors spokesman said they are "not aware of any fires that have occurred where customers have followed this guide. for security, parking areas or something else. 

What are the directions for fixed parking?

The person repeated GM's instructions for parking the affected bolts, which include leave enough space around your cars, set a charge limit of 90%, charge your cars more often and avoid running out of battery at less than 70 miles, and continue to park outside immediately after charging and don't leave your cars charging inside overnight.. This is similar advice the feds and GM have offered in the past.

GM is already working on a solution

GM is buying back dozens of electric vehicles because of the risk of fire and whether they are faulty or not. As of August 2021, all bolts from the 2019 to 2022 model years have been recalled, with GM spending $800 million on the one-quarter recall alone.

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