Faulty Motor Sparks Chevy, Pontiac Recalls
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March 3, 2010, Wednesday
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GENERAL Motors Co said it will recall 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac compacts in the United States, Canada and Mexico to fix power steering motors that can fail.
The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada, and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico, GM said on Monday.
The auto maker said the vehicles are still safe to drive and never lose their steering, but it may be harder to steer them when traveling under 24 kilometers per hour.
GM spokesman Alan Adler said it will take time for the auto maker to get 1.3 million new power steering motors from the supplier, JTEKT Corp, and GM will notify car owners when the parts are available.
Adler said the failures are rare and the cars can still be driven until motors can be replaced by dealers. 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 recall affects 2005 to 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2007 to 2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005 and 2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada, and 2005 and 2006 Pontiac G4s sold in Mexico, GM said on Monday.
The auto maker said the vehicles are still safe to drive and never lose their steering, but it may be harder to steer them when traveling under 24 kilometers per hour.
GM spokesman Alan Adler said it will take time for the auto maker to get 1.3 million new power steering motors from the supplier, JTEKT Corp, and GM will notify car owners when the parts are available.
Adler said the failures are rare and the cars can still be driven until motors can be replaced by dealers. 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.
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