GM to Recall 1.3 Million Cars Due To Steering Issue

General Motors Co.. Thurs recall is expected approximately 1.3 million small vehicles in North America to repair a power-steering problem that may have caused 14 craches and one injury, the company said on Tuesday.

The problem affects 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5s, Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada, G4S and Pontiac sold in Mexico, reports said. GM began the voluntary recall on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received more than 1.100 complaints related to the issue.

GM's recall follows in the Footsteps of Toyota's highly publicized global recall of more than 8 million vehicles due to issues including brakes, Unintended acceleration, and floor mats. Toyota, which was known for its quality-tion has its reputation among potential tank car buyers due to the massive recalls.

"They want to avoid the negative press that Toyota has received," said Fitch Ratings director Jeong Min Pak, in an interview with Bloomberg. "A lot of carmakers are coming out with recalls as they want to show that they are being strict about quality."Read More Story,http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/30657/

GM to Recall 1.3 Million Cars Due To Steering Issue