Chevrolet Volt Fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation to assess the risk of battery fires in Chevrolet Volt electric cars subjected to crashes.



Chevrolet Volt

According top the NHTSA, despite recent incidents it's too early to know whether the investigation will lead to recall of vehicles.

One Volt battery pack that was being closely monitored following a government crash test caught fire Thursday, the safety administration said in a statement.

Another recently crash-tested battery emitted smoke and sparks, the statement said.

There seems to be little cause for concern at present.