DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 6,000 big vans and SUVs because
their steering can fail.
The recall affects certain 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, and Chevrolet
Suburban and GMC Yukon XL SUVs.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website
Saturday that a gear shaft can break, causing a loss of steering. GM
says no crashes or injuries have been reported.
The problem was
discovered in testing by the company that makes the gear shafts. GM says
failure won’t happen until the vehicles have been in service for at
least 5 months under severe use.
The vans carry up to 15 passengers and are used widely by churches and airport
shuttle services.
GM dealers will inspect the steering gear shaft and replace it if necessary.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 6,000 big vans and SUVs because
their steering can fail.
The recall affects certain 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, and Chevrolet
Suburban and GMC Yukon XL SUVs.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website
Saturday that a gear shaft can break, causing a loss of steering. GM
says no crashes or injuries have been reported.
The problem was
discovered in testing by the company that makes the gear shafts. GM says
failure won’t happen until the vehicles have been in service for at
least 5 months under severe use.
The vans carry up to 15 passengers and are used widely by churches and airport
shuttle services.
GM dealers will inspect the steering gear shaft and replace it if necessary.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.