GM recalls 1.5 million vehicles

[Don]

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news ... -xtzf.html

General Motors Co said on Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire, its second recall over the issue in two years.

The recall affects several pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossovers and passenger car models from the 2006 to 2009 model years. GM conducted a similar recall in 2008 but came across new reports of fires in vehicles that had been fixed.

GM said it would disable the heated washer fluid system module that could lead to fires. The Detroit carmaker will pay owners and those leasing vehicles $US100 ($A123) each since the feature is being disabled.

GM said it was aware of five fires but there had been no injuries or crashes reported. Nearly 1.4 million vehicles are in the US and more than 100,000 vehicles are in Canada, Mexico and other international markets.

"While our analysis shows the number of incidents is very small compared with the number of vehicles on the road, we want our customers to have complete peace of mind," said Jeff Boyer, GM's executive director of safety.

The recall covers the 2006-2009 model year Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, and Hummer H2; 2008-2009 Buick Enclave and Cadillac CTS; 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT; 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe; 2007-2009 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL; 2007-2009 Saturn Outlook; and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.

The car company said customers will begin to receive recall letters later this month but can contact their dealer to make an appointment to have the heated washer system removed. Dealers will remove the heated washer fluid module and reroute washer fluid hoses.

GM said the technology was available from only one supplier, Microheat Inc, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, which went out of business, preventing GM from working with another supplier on an improved design.

GM recalled more than 900,000 vehicles because of the heated washer fluid system in August 2008 because a short circuit on the circuit board could overheat the ground wire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened an investigation in February 2008 into 2007 Yukon and Tahoe vehicles over potential engine compartment fires.

The government closed its investigation after the 2008 recall but GM later came across fires in vehicles that had been fixed under the previous recall, prompting the latest safety action.

[G.I.Jim]

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[Saint John]

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[Michigan Girl]

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[Everett]

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[Everett]

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Oh geez ...shit happens ...
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[Michigan Girl]

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Oh geez ...shit happens ...
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[Behshad]

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[Rockindeano]

That's why I switched back to Siveradoe! Now I have nothing to worry about

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Pussy.

[Rockindeano]

That's why I switched back to Dodge! Now I only have to worry about my transmission.

Just cause another government owned comapny fucks up, doesnt mean the other wont,,,, Call me when youre right around 60k miles, umkay !?

Hey, GM paid back their loan. And yes, Dodge is pure garbage. 100% pure shit. Sorry Jim, it's true what they say; No car is better than Mopar.

[Everett]

That's why I switched back to Siveradoe! Now I have nothing to worry about

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Pussy.

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[Ehwmatt]

That's why I switched back to Siveradoe! Now I have nothing to worry about

Dude, why are you not out looking for a job? You know, a place that pays you to work, so you can have money, so you can go places, buy shit and not be a loser. What a concept! Get off MR and go get a respectable gig, not some 12 hour a week gas station job. Jesus you piss me off.

Pussy.

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[G.I.Jim]

That's why I switched back to Siveradoe! Now I have nothing to worry about

Dude, why are you not out looking for a job? You know, a place that pays you to work, so you can have money, so you can go places, buy shit and not be a loser. What a concept! Get off MR and go get a respectable gig, not some 12 hour a week gas station job. Jesus you piss me off.

Pussy.

Deano how about you worry about you and i'll worry about me mmkay?

You just got TOLD boy!

[Behshad]

That's why I switched back to Dodge! Now I only have to worry about my transmission.

Just cause another government owned comapny fucks up, doesnt mean the other wont,,,, Call me when youre right around 60k miles, umkay !?

Hey, GM paid back their loan. And yes, Dodge is pure garbage. 100% pure shit. Sorry Jim, it's true what they say; No car is better than Mopar.

They recieved $52B from the governement and paid back the $4.7B " loan amount" . Id say I can call them Government Motors, based on the $47B they kept

[Rockindeano]

That's why I switched back to Dodge! Now I only have to worry about my transmission.

Just cause another government owned comapny fucks up, doesnt mean the other wont,,,, Call me when youre right around 60k miles, umkay !?

Hey, GM paid back their loan. And yes, Dodge is pure garbage. 100% pure shit. Sorry Jim, it's true what they say; No car is better than Mopar.

They recieved $52B from the governement and paid back the $4.7B " loan amount" . Id say I can call them Government Motors, based on the $47B they kept

I before E except after C there big guy.

[Behshad]

That's why I switched back to Dodge! Now I only have to worry about my transmission.

Just cause another government owned comapny fucks up, doesnt mean the other wont,,,, Call me when youre right around 60k miles, umkay !?

Hey, GM paid back their loan. And yes, Dodge is pure garbage. 100% pure shit. Sorry Jim, it's true what they say; No car is better than Mopar.

They recieved $52B from the governement and paid back the $4.7B " loan amount" . Id say I can call them Government Motors, based on the $47B they kept

I before E except after C there big guy.

Thanks !!!

F before UCK YOU, buddy