New GM Recall Covers 92000 SUVs, Trucks over Faulty Ignition Switches - Headlines & Global News
General Motors appears to be starting 2015 the same way it started 2014-- issuing a recall for SUVs having trouble with ignition switches. The recall, announced on Thursday, covers 83,572 SUVs and trucks, with the issue being the possibility of a faulty ignition moving out of the "start" position, resulting in the vehicle stalling and the airbags not deploying during a crash,... "The ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the 'start' position," GM told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "If stuck in the 'start' position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the 'accessory' position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Models covered include 2011-12 Chevrolet Silverado HDs, Silverado LDs, Suburbans, Tahoes, Avalanches, GMC Sierra LDs, Sierra LDs, Yukons, Yukon XLs, Cadillac Escades, along with ESV and EXT versions in the U. S. , The Detroit News reported. 2014 has seen millions of GM's vehicles recalled because of faulty ignition switches, and the company has set up a victims fund to pay compensation for over 40 deaths resulting from the issue, USA Today reported. Source: www.hngn.com
