GM recalls 3.4 million more cars for ignition defect - CBS News
DETROIT - General Motors ( GM ) says it needs to change or replace the keys for about 3. 4 million cars because they could cause the ignition switch to move out of position if they're carrying too much weight. GM said in a statement on Monday that the switches could rotate out of "run" if the key has excess weight and the car "experiences some jarring event," such as hitting a pothole or crossing a railroad track. The recall affects seven cars with model years ranging from 2000 to 2014. GM is already recalling 2. 6 million older small cars, mostly in the U. S. , for a similar problem where the ignition switch slips out of "run" and causes an engine stall. In this latest recall, GM says the problem is with the design of the key. GM began reviewing ignition switches across its line-up after initiating the earlier recall. GM says it knows of eight crashes and six injuries tied to the latest ignition switch recall. Buick Lacrosse, 2005-2009 Chevrolet Impala, 2006-2014 Cadillac Deville, 2000-2005 Cadillac DTS, 2004-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2006-2011 Buick Regal LS & GS, 2004-2005 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2006-2008 The only car that's still in production with the defect... GM says dealers will add an insert to the car keys to change the hole from a slot to a circle. Source: www.cbsnews.com
