GM recalling 1.5 million cars over fire fears

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse for GM, it continues. While browsing through cnn.com I came across this article stating that GM is recalling 1.5 million cars due to the possibility of engine fires. They may be doing this to avoid future lawsuits, but this could impact GM’s future image, sales, and profitability. However, they are doing the right thing by telling and warning the public of the possibility of engine fires, to avoid the backlash of more serious negative effects.

The recall covers certain mid and full size sedans under GM’s Chevy, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac brands. This recall shouldn’t affect most consumers, since they have converted to driving gas guzzling SUV’s. One of the engine parts was leaking oil, and was dripping on to another part, which gets very hot and spark a potential fire.

The vehicles involved are:• 1997-2003 Buick Regals.• 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte Carlos and Impalas.• 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues.• 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Although this is a minor defect in the performance of their engines, GM is taking the initiative by fixing this problem as it has arisen. Hopefully the public will see this action as GM taking corporate responsibility for their actions, and in return buy GM cars. Consumers may feel that if GM finds a problem with their product line, they will do everything to correct the problem.

Links:http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/13/gm.recall/index.html