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**COBALT** · 04-03-2002, 02:42 PM

Latest news:

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.

*See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com!

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

Brad · 04-03-2002, 02:59 PM

-idiots! Why can't they just spend a few extra pennies and deduct that from the pocketbooks of the corporate ceo's?

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WOU in Monmouth, Or
68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!)
67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!)
a work in progress
"Praise The Lowered"

**70cst** · 04-03-2002, 04:36 PM

Hey...Look on the bright side...At least it's not tires?
Now heres the logic...You can buy a 67-72 Chevy or GMC Truck for less money and not have to worry if it's going to catch fire or not!! HEHEHE
Regards,
Dewayne 70cst

04-03-2002, 02:42 PM	#1
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Latest: GM recalls 1.9M cars Latest news: 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. --- ...so, can't get the truck started? Don't stress out. At least it's not bursting into flames! ------------------ '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. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! [This message has been edited by new69owner (edited April 03, 2002).] __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

04-03-2002, 02:59 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	-idiots! Why can't they just spend a few extra pennies and deduct that from the pocketbooks of the corporate ceo's? ------------------ WOU in Monmouth, Or 68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!) 67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!) a work in progress "Praise The Lowered" __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-03-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Hey...Look on the bright side...At least it's not tires? Now heres the logic...You can buy a 67-72 Chevy or GMC Truck for less money and not have to worry if it's going to catch fire or not!! HEHEHE Regards, Dewayne 70cst __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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