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Latest Automotive Recalls 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE 2007 MERCEDES CL216 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK 2008 MERCEDES CL216 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2001 MERCEDES CL215 2007 SATURN OUTLOOK 2009 FORD F-650 SD 2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6 Child Car Seat Recalls EVENFLO CENTURY GRACO COSCO KOLCRAFT BRITAX COMBI FISHER PRICE RENOLUX MERCEDES		GM recalls 944,000 vehicles for fire hazard 8/29/2008 NEW YORK - General Motors is recalling 944,000 vehicles, 850,000 of them in the United States, because of the potential for a fire in the vehicles' heated windshield washer fluid system. A short circuit in the circuit board that controls the system could cause a grounding wire to overheat. That could lead to smoke and the malfunctioning of other electrical components, GM (GM, Fortune 500) said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In rare cases, it could cause a fire, GM said. GM is aware of three fires caused by this problem, two of which were in the company's own test fleet vehicles, GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson said. The company is not aware of any injuries caused by the problem. The vehicles must be turned on for the short circuit to occur, Wilkinson said, but he could not say whether the washer fluid heating system needed to be in use. On cold days, the system heats windshield washer fluid before spraying it onto the windshield, where it can melt ice and frost on the windshield. To fix the problem, dealers will install a fuse that will shut off the system in the event of a short circuit. GM has not yet provided NHTSA with a schedule detailing when owners of affected vehicles will be notified. The recall involves all three of GM's popular new three-row crossover SUVs, the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and the Buick Enclave. Those vehicles have received critical praise from the media and have sold relatively well even while sales of other large SUVs have faltered. GM recently began exporting U.S.-made Enclave SUVs to China, where Buick is a leading luxury car brand.		Search for Recalls Browse Recalls by Category Autos Motorcycles Tires RVs & Trailers Commercial Vehicles Child Car Seats About Recalls Usually, if you are the registered owner of your vehicle, you will get a recall notice when a manufacturer issues a recall on your vehicle or tires. But sometimes vehicle owners don't receive the auto recall notice―maybe you've moved or you tossed your auto recall notice out thinking it was junk mail. Defects that result in an auto recall can range from a minor mechanical defect like a glitch in a door lock to major defects such as defective axels. Sometimes an auto recall is for a simple nuisance while other recalls are truly safety hazards. If you notice something about your vehicle that is just "not right," you should check to see if an auto recall has been issued. It's a good idea to check for recalls frequently in case any safety issues are discovered and your auto recall notice has been lost in the mail. Get all the up-to-date vehicle and tire recall information available from the Automotive Recalls for Consumers (arfc.org).
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ODI conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support the NHTSA’s mission to improve safety on our Nation's highways. NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment when ODI investigations indicate that they contain serious safety defects in their design, construction, or performance. ODI also monitors the adequacy of manufacturers' recall campaigns. Before initiating an investigation, ODI carefully reviews the body of consumer complaints and other available data to determine whether a defect trend may exist.

GM recalls 944,000 vehicles for fire hazard

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