EV Battery Module Storage Guidance (SSM76182)

EV BATTERY MODULE STORAGE GUIDANCE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SITUATION

JLR Engineering investigations have determined that in some cases, compromised, displaced EV battery modules have been stored in a potentially unsafe manner.

CAUSE

Retailers not understanding the potential safety implications of poorly stored compromised battery modules.

ACTION

Refer to the service information section below.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Immediately upon identifying a compromised, displaced battery module, the below guidance must be followed:

• MUST be stored outdoors
• MUST be placed in a suitable hazardous waste disposal bag to prevent water ingress (see attachment 1). Clearly label the exterior of the bag to identify the contents
  Fig 1: Attachment 1.

  
• MUST be stored 5m clear from any combustible materials
• MUST be 2.5m away from any internal walls/structural steels
• The area MUST be segregated with clear signage, restricting unauthorized access to untrained individuals

The above guidance is subject to any local legal requirements which MUST always be complied with.

The above guidance takes precedence over any existing guidance already published within the TOPIx Warranty manual regarding the immediate actions to be taken in relation to compromised displaced battery modules.

For onwards shipping requirements, follow your local transportation of dangerous goods legislation and seek additional guidance as necessary.