GM recalls 1.3M vehicles to fix power steering - USA TODAY
The recall adds to the number of Chevrolet Cobalts that were included in a 2010 steering recall. Chevrolet HHR and Saturn Ion, which are included the new recall, use the same power steering system. In addition, the new recall includes the Saturn Aura, Chevy Malibu and Malibu Maxx and Pontiac G6 that were the subject of a 2012 recall in Canada over steering problems. GM says it will replace, depending on what's needed — the power steering motor, steering column, or both. There was even a recall of a recall. The latest recall also includes "service parts installed into certain vehicles before May 31, 2010 under a previous safety recall. The Cobalt, HHR and Ion all are also part of GM's ignition switch recall, blamed for 12 deaths in the U. S. and one in Canada, that will the subject of a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday where CEO Mary Barra is scheduled to testify. GM says drivers may need to make a separate visit to dealerships if they have cars covered by both the power steering and ignition switch recalls. Source: www.usatoday.com
