General Motors Recalling 313,000 Vehicles
Ouch, that’s gotta suck. General Motors annonced earlier today that it was recalling 313,000 passenger cars and crossover vehicles in an effort prevent the driver from potentially losing control due to rear axle pinion seal that’s prone to leaking.
So far there has been one crash reported in which the rear wheels locked because of the leak and hit another car and, separate incident, a driver was injured after his vehicle lost control.
The recall involves 275,936 vehicles in the United States - including the 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS and STS sedans, 2005-2007 Cadillac SRX crossovers, and the 2007 Saturn Sky convertibles. Around 38,000 additional vehicles are also being recalled in Mexico, Canada, the Middle East and Asia.
The recall is expected to begin in February 2008 and dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac at (800) 982-2339, Pontiac at (800) 620-7668 and Saturn at (800) 972-8876.