GM Now Recalling 636,000 SUVs
02-09-2004, 05:07 PM
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GM Now Recalling 636,000 SUVs
GM Now Recalling 636,000 SUVs
Mon Feb 9,12:44 PM ET
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...s_gm_recall_dc
By Michael Ellis
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. said on Monday it will recall about 636,0000 mid-size sport utility vehicles, its second major recall in four days.
GM (NYSE:GM - news), the world's largest automaker, said there had been two reports of crashes related to electronics that could short-circuit when water leaks into a wiper module. No injuries or fatalities were reported from those two crashes, GM said.
The recall includes certain model year 2002 and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, and Oldsmobile Bravada SUV models as well as some Isuzu Motors Ltd. (7202.T) Ascenders, which GM builds, GM said in a statement.
Of the total, about 580,000 are in the United States and some 31,000 are in Canada.
GM said dealers will patch a vent hole in the windshield wiper module and inspect a circuit board and electrical connector in the area for water intrusion and corrosion.
GM will notify owners beginning in the third quarter this year, and dealers will fix the vehicles at no charge.
GM spokesman Jim Schell said the reason for the delay is the automaker has to test the materials and adhesives used to fix the problem. Owners should have their vehicles checked and serviced sooner if they are experiencing wiper problems.
Last Friday, GM recalled about 1.8 million cars to fix an electrical defect that can spark fires in the steering column following 80 reports of problems. The automaker said that it had no reports of injuries or fatalities.
GM officials said in January that the automaker has had a hard time convincing consumers that its quality has improved, even as it has recorded improved results in quality studies.
About 40 percent of U.S. buyers do not consider buying GM vehicles, GM officials said in May last year when the automaker launched its "Road to Redemption" ads, which acknowledged GM's past quality problems while asserting that its new vehicles deserve a closer look.
GM shares were up 8 cents at $48.72 in early trade on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - news) and the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE
CX - news)(DCXGn.DE) also had two smaller recalls on Monday.
Chrysler said it will recall about 3,200 of its 2005 model year Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because the front right seat belt may not have been assembled properly, posing an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler discovered the faulty seat belts during a routine investigation, and has not received any complaints of a problem, said spokeswoman Angela Spencer Ford. The affected minivans do not have the new "Stow and Go" fold-flat seats in the second and third rows.
Ford recalled about 3,200 model year 2002 Volvo XC70 sport- utility vehicle because the rear brake lights may not illuminate, or could stay on continuously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) said on its Web site. Ford and Volvo officials did not return telephone calls seeking comment.
Mon Feb 9,12:44 PM ET
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...s_gm_recall_dc
By Michael Ellis
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. said on Monday it will recall about 636,0000 mid-size sport utility vehicles, its second major recall in four days.
GM (NYSE:GM - news), the world's largest automaker, said there had been two reports of crashes related to electronics that could short-circuit when water leaks into a wiper module. No injuries or fatalities were reported from those two crashes, GM said.
The recall includes certain model year 2002 and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, and Oldsmobile Bravada SUV models as well as some Isuzu Motors Ltd. (7202.T) Ascenders, which GM builds, GM said in a statement.
Of the total, about 580,000 are in the United States and some 31,000 are in Canada.
GM said dealers will patch a vent hole in the windshield wiper module and inspect a circuit board and electrical connector in the area for water intrusion and corrosion.
GM will notify owners beginning in the third quarter this year, and dealers will fix the vehicles at no charge.
GM spokesman Jim Schell said the reason for the delay is the automaker has to test the materials and adhesives used to fix the problem. Owners should have their vehicles checked and serviced sooner if they are experiencing wiper problems.
Last Friday, GM recalled about 1.8 million cars to fix an electrical defect that can spark fires in the steering column following 80 reports of problems. The automaker said that it had no reports of injuries or fatalities.
GM officials said in January that the automaker has had a hard time convincing consumers that its quality has improved, even as it has recorded improved results in quality studies.
About 40 percent of U.S. buyers do not consider buying GM vehicles, GM officials said in May last year when the automaker launched its "Road to Redemption" ads, which acknowledged GM's past quality problems while asserting that its new vehicles deserve a closer look.
GM shares were up 8 cents at $48.72 in early trade on the New York Stock Exchange (news - web sites).
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F - news) and the Chrysler arm of DaimlerChrysler AG (NYSE
CX - news)(DCXGn.DE) also had two smaller recalls on Monday. Chrysler said it will recall about 3,200 of its 2005 model year Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because the front right seat belt may not have been assembled properly, posing an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler discovered the faulty seat belts during a routine investigation, and has not received any complaints of a problem, said spokeswoman Angela Spencer Ford. The affected minivans do not have the new "Stow and Go" fold-flat seats in the second and third rows.
Ford recalled about 3,200 model year 2002 Volvo XC70 sport- utility vehicle because the rear brake lights may not illuminate, or could stay on continuously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) said on its Web site. Ford and Volvo officials did not return telephone calls seeking comment.
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