General Motors has just initiated a recall covering 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles across North America after receiving numerous reports of power steering problems. Currently, 14 auto accidents resulting in one injury have been linked to these defective products.
The following Chevrolet and Pontiac models have been recalled:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (United States)
- 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 (United States)
- 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
- 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 (Mexico)
The decision to recall the defective autos came after GM completed an investigation into the problem which began in January 2009. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had recently initiated its own investigation of 905,000 U.S. Cobalt vehicles after more than 1,100 complaints were lodged about power steering issues associated with these vehicles.
The GM investigation indicates that this problem develops gradually and generally affects vehicles after the warranty period is over. Most of the vehicles affected have between 20,000 and 30,000 miles on them.
GM is currently working on a solution to the problem. However, they claim that drivers can still maintain control of the vehicle in the event of a power steering failure. It just may require a greater steering effort on the part of the driver, especially at speeds under 15 mph.
Drivers who experience problems with their power steering will be alerted by a chime, and the “Power Steering” light will be displayed.
If you have been injured as a result of an auto accident caused by a power steering failure in a recalled Chevrolet or Pontiac vehicle, you may be entitled to receive compensation from the auto manufacturer. It is important to consult an experienced defective auto attorney who has the skills and resources to battle the high-powered attorneys employed by the auto manufacturer.
If you have a defective auto claim in West Virginia or Ohio, please contact the experienced defective product lawyers at Jan Dils and Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law today to schedule your free initial consultation.
Written by Andrew Martin: professional blogger and guru of misfortune.
