GM Recall

GM, the parent company of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac has announced the recall of over 1.3 million of its vehicles.  In a press release issued on March 2, 2010, GM stated that it is commencing a safety recall of the following vehicles:

·2005 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
·2007 - 2010 Pontiac G5
·2005 - 2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
·2005 - 2006 Pontiac G4 (Mexico)
 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported, after opening an investigation on January 27, that they have received over "1,100 complaints of loss of power steering assist, 14 crashed and one injury."

GM's Vice President of Quality, Jamie Hresko, has issued to following statement, "After our in-depth investigation, we found that this is a condition that takes time to develop. It tends to occur in older models out of warranty. Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers' peace of mind. While greater steering effort under 15 mph may be required, if the customer experiences loss of power steering assist, it is important to note that the vehicle can still be safely controlled because the customer can still steer the vehicle. When the condition occurs, both a chime will sound and a ‘Power Steering’ message will be displayed.”

If you or a loved one have been involved in a motor vehicle accident involving one of these affected vehicle, we can help. Call us today at (866)543-9550 for a free consultation.

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