Automotive

As one of the largest automobile manufacturers, General Motors sells cars worldwide and produces parts that are used in many different countries.  Like other large automobile manufacturers, GM has at times recalled some of its vehicles due to potential defects.  Most recently, GM issued a recall for almost 43,000 vehicles equipped with the eAssist hybrid system due to a defective Generator Control Module that could potentially lead to a fire in the vehicle

Last year, General Motors issued a massive recall of every Chevrolet Cruze sedan that was sold in the United States because of a fire risk.  The defective engine shield could trap highly flammable liquids such as hydraulic fluids or engine fluids, potentially resulting in a fire.  Approximately 53,000 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years included in the recall may additionally have a loose fuel tank strap that could leak and pose another fire hazard.

Although many people don’t often think of vehicle floor mats as a danger, they can pose serious risks for drivers.  For years, poorly designed or defective floor mats have been linked to pedal entrapment and unintended acceleration.  In 2012, Toyota recalled over 150,000 vehicles over concerns of floor mat pedal entrapment.  NHTSA had received 63 alleged reports of entrapment, but Toyota did not acknowledge them until a month later, resulting in a larg

Drivers rely on their spare tires in a time of need.  Whether they run over a nail or otherwise lose tire pressure, they use the spare tire to help them reach their destination safely.  However, if the spare tire is significantly underinflated or overinflated, the tire can fail without warning, potentially leading to an accident.  Drivers of 2013 Nissan Altimas should be cautious if the need to use their spare tire arises, as Nissan recently issued a major recall of its popular sedan due to a potential spare tire defect.