Latest: GM recalls 1.9M cars

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CNN - General Motors Corp. announced a recall of 1.9 million cars Wednesday due to the risk of an electrical fire in the steering column. The models covered by the recall are the 1995-97 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire and the 1996-97 Buick Skylark, Pontiac Grand Am and Oldsmobile Achieva. GM said it had no reports of a fire while driving in any of the cars being recalled, but there have been reports of fire within minutes of an unsuccessful attempt to start the car. Other fires occurred when the cars had been left unattended for a longer period. The only injuries GM reported from the problem are some claims of smoke inhalation.

"The ignition switch may deteriorate if the engine fails to crank and the driver holds the key in the 'start' position for an extended period," said a statement from Lori Queen, GM small car vehicle line executive. "High current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts." GM did not give an estimated cost to the company from the recall or the number of fires that have been reported. Repairs to the ignition system will be done at no cost to the customer under the recall.

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...so, can't get the truck started? Don't stress out. At least it's not bursting into flames!

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

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[This message has been edited by new69owner (edited April 03, 2002).]