GM recalls 1.8 million cars

[chocco]

GM recalls 1.8 million cars

General Motors is recalling 1.8 million cars to repair potential problems with the ignition switch that may cause a fire.

The models involved are certain 1998-2001 Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfires. In addition, some 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Buick Skylark cars are being recalled.

Of the total, 1.4 million of the vehicles are in the United States and 337,000 are in Canada.

The vehicles are to be serviced to prevent high electrical current flow through the ignition switch that may cause a fire in the steering column.

The world's biggest car maker said there have been reports of 80 incidents of heat build-up, melted components, smoldering parts or fires in the ignition system and steering column. It said no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Story filed: 16:15 Friday 6th February 2004



[ 06. February 2004, 18:05: Message edited by: chocco ]

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