General Motors expands “igniton recall,” cites 13 deaths

fox ^ | updated on: 08:06pm, February 25, 2014

[BenLurkin]

The recall now affects 1.37 million vehicles built between 2003 and 2007.

In addition to 778,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5 cars recalled earlier this month, GM is also recalling Saturn Ions, Chevrolet HHRs, Pontiac Solstices and Saturn Sky models for the same issue.

GM says the ignition on the vehicles recalled can accidentally switch out of the “Run” position while the car is being driven. When that happens, the car’s engine shuts off, rendering power brakes, power steering and airbags not operational.

Originally, GM said there had been six fatalities among front-seat passengers as a result of this problem. There have been 31 frontal crashes involving vehicles with the problem.

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In the meantime, GM is advising owners to avoid having anything other than the car keys hanging on their key chain. The added weight of additional objects can make it more likely the key will turn accidentally.

[jazusamo]

The delay in these recalls could get very expensive for government motors and I’m not speaking of the replacement switches.

[ozzymandus]

Funny, I was just reading a list on MSN of “15 Used Cars To Avoid”. They included both the Honda Accord,and the Chevy 1500 pickup, which I drive. ;>) To each his own.

[sushiman]

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435706

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Best of the Best :
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda CR-V
Honda Element
Honda Odyssey
Honda Pilot
Honda S2000

[ozzymandus]

Hey, good for you.