The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into electric car chargers manufactured by Robert Bosch LLC (500530.BY) after receiving a complaint from a driver of a 2013 Nissan Leaf about smoke emitted while charging, Reuters reported Monday, citing documents filed during the weekend. NHTSA said it is evaluating the possibility an estimated 50 chargers may overheat and result in fire, the report said.

Full story at http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/21/autos-bosch-nhtsa-idUSL2N0ND0A820140421

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