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Section 4: Approaching a Damaged Electric Vehicle
Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Considerations
In the event of damage to or fire involving an electric vehicle.
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Always assume the High Voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged.
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Exposed electrical components, wires, and High Voltage batteries present potential HV shock hazards.
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Venting/off-gassing High Voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
Physical damage to the vehicle or High Voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and
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fire.
2021 F-150 Hybrid Vehicle Emergency Response Guide - 11/2020
Approaching a Damaged Electric Vehicle
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