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    Samsung Tells Bentley, We Have A Serious Problem

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    by Brad Anderson Samsung SDI alerted Bentley to a potential battery pack issue. Bentley will install software to detect batteries needing replacement. Company expects fewer than one percent of batteries need replacing. The Bentley Bentayga Hybrid costs well over $200,000 in the United States, so it’s fair to expect a thoroughly engineered luxury SUV without major faults lurking under the surface. Yet according to a new recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some examples may come with high-voltage battery packs that risk overheating and, in some cases, catching fire. Samsung SDI, the supplier behind the Bentayga Hybrid’s 18 kWh battery cells, has identified a fault that could cause the cells to overheat during charging. While Bentley reports no fires or injuries so far, it acknowledges that the defect presents a legitimate fire risk and is acting accordingly. Read: When 46 Billion Options Are Not Enough For A Bentley Customer According to the recall documentation, the overheating stems from two possible manufacturing issues: particle contamination and separator damage inside the battery cells. Either fault could trigger a short circuit, which in turn increases the chance of thermal runaway. A total of 130 examples of the Bentayga Hybrid are involved in the recall. These cars were manufactured between September 13, 2023, and September 28, 2023. Fortunately for owners, Bentley doesn’t think it’ll have to replace many of these batteries. In order to identify packs that are at risk of overheating, Bentley will install new software onto the Battery Management Controller. This software will be able to detect self-discharge conditions in the high-voltage battery, and can identify batteries or modules that must be replaced. The company estimates that fewer than 1 percent of the recalled SUVs will actually need a new battery. Most are expected to be cleared through the software screening process alone. Bentley became aware of a similar high-voltage battery issue with another VW Group brand in October of 2023, but as there were no field reports of issues with the Bentayga Hybrid, a recall was not issued. Since then, however, additional VW Group models have reported battery-related faults, prompting Bentley’s Product Safety Committee to reevaluate its earlier position. The recall was ultimately issued as a preventive step, aimed at avoiding potential safety incidents before they arise.
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