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Network/ United States/ Cake/ 23V904000

Cake · United States · Crit

Cake Kalk: Electrical system — traction battery

Affects Cake Kalk · 2018–2023 — about 264 vehicles.

The hazard

Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Cake will replace the battery pack, free of charge. As an interim action, owners will be instructed to check their battery serial number and if necessary, follow interim charging instructions until the remedy battery is available. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact Cake customer service at [email protected].

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational