GM recalling 1.3 million vehicles
General Motors is issuing a vehicle defect recall for 1.3 million Chevy and Pontiac compact cars to fix a problem with the power steering motors that can fail. According to an Associated Press news report, this recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevy Cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits (sold in Canada) and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico. General Motors officials say the recalled vehicles are still "safe to drive" and never lose their steering, but that they may be harder to steer while traveling under 15 mph.
Defective Auto Parts
Car owners will be notified when parts are available to make the fix. It will take the auto maker some time to get 1.3 million new power steering motors from their supplier. Drivers will see a warning light and hear a chime if the power steering fails, but they could be surprised when the steering becomes more difficult. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been informed about this product safety recall. The federal auto safety agency began its investigation into 905,000 of the GM car models after 1,100 consumers complained that the cars lost their power steering assist. The complaints included 14 car accidents and one injury.
One in Many Auto Recalls
After Toyota's high-profile recall involving 8.5 million vehicles for sudden acceleration and brake problems, other auto makers are now realizing the importance of issuing timely auto product defect recalls. Steering problems can be deadly. This one has already caused several crashes and at least one injury. Of course, we do not know how many incidents have not been reported.
GM Called it "Minor Problem"
It is interesting to note that GM knew about these problems last year and at the time, dismissed it as a minor issue. You can read about it in our previous blog post, "General Motors Dismisses Steering Defect as Minor Issue" . Now, with the problems Toyota is facing, GM finds it a more prudent move to go ahead and issue the recall and fix the product defects.
For decades, the auto products liability firm of BISNAR | CHASE has been fighting GM and other auto makers and holding them accountable for the defective products they put on the market. Steering control is very important in a vehicle. When your steering locks up or does not function correctly, you lose control of your vehicle, which could potentially lead to a crash. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of these product defects, please contact a reputed personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled auto product liability cases against large auto makers such as GM.
Defective Auto Parts
Car owners will be notified when parts are available to make the fix. It will take the auto maker some time to get 1.3 million new power steering motors from their supplier. Drivers will see a warning light and hear a chime if the power steering fails, but they could be surprised when the steering becomes more difficult. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been informed about this product safety recall. The federal auto safety agency began its investigation into 905,000 of the GM car models after 1,100 consumers complained that the cars lost their power steering assist. The complaints included 14 car accidents and one injury.
One in Many Auto Recalls
After Toyota's high-profile recall involving 8.5 million vehicles for sudden acceleration and brake problems, other auto makers are now realizing the importance of issuing timely auto product defect recalls. Steering problems can be deadly. This one has already caused several crashes and at least one injury. Of course, we do not know how many incidents have not been reported.
GM Called it "Minor Problem"
It is interesting to note that GM knew about these problems last year and at the time, dismissed it as a minor issue. You can read about it in our previous blog post, "General Motors Dismisses Steering Defect as Minor Issue" . Now, with the problems Toyota is facing, GM finds it a more prudent move to go ahead and issue the recall and fix the product defects.
For decades, the auto products liability firm of BISNAR | CHASE has been fighting GM and other auto makers and holding them accountable for the defective products they put on the market. Steering control is very important in a vehicle. When your steering locks up or does not function correctly, you lose control of your vehicle, which could potentially lead to a crash. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of these product defects, please contact a reputed personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled auto product liability cases against large auto makers such as GM.
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