GM, Honda Conduct Massive Recall on Models over Fire Risk

In a document filed last Monday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the two giant automakers, General Motors (GM) and Honda, are conducting a massive product recall on their models over fire risks.

GM is recalling approximately 41,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn cars due to possible fuel leaks. Cars impacted by the said recall include 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac Torrent, Pontiac G5, and Saturn Ion cars. Also included are the other Cobalt and G5 cars manufactured between 2008 and 2009 that were originally registered in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, and Nevada.

Accordingly, the cars have defected part in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could eventually cause fuel leak.

The recent recall follows a similar move only last month wherein the company recalled about 474,000 units of Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn over faulty transmissions.

On the other hand, Honda is likewise doing the same move, recollecting nearly 572,000 mid-size Accords over risk of catching fire as well.

The Honda’s U.S. arm explained that the cars have defective power steering hoses that could eventually deteriorate and may cause leak upon prolonged exposure to high under-hood temperatures and heat.

Incidentally, fuel leak may result in smoke outburst and in worst cases, fire. So far, Honda claimed that there have been no car accidents or injuries reported, only a single incident of engine fire.

Also, Honda’s recent move follows its previous product recall last May which impacted some 53,000 Acuras with V6 engines and model years between 2003 and 2007.

Meanwhile, both automakers are notifying owners of the cars for replacement of the affected parts free of charge.

Other than the car owners, a Los Angeles injury attorney likewise commends both companies for their sincerity in immediately addressing the problem before injuries or further accidents occur.