“After our in-depth investigation, we found that this is a condition that takes time to develop. It tends to occur in older models out of warranty, said GM vice president of quality Jamie Hresko in a statement, reported by the AFP. “Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers’ peace of mind.”
According to Mr. Hresko the vehicles are still safe to drive. “While greater steering effort under 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour) may be required, these vehicles are safe to drive because the customer can still steer the vehicle,” he said.
The recall comes after Toyota announced plans to recall 8 million vehicles for faulty brakes.
“The brakes on these cars are fine, but the power steering does not work, so either way, you wind up running into a tree,” said GM spokesperson Tracy Klugian. “In our business we call that ‘pulling a Toyota.’”
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