GM recalls two million vehicles
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Manufacturing News, Source : The Manufacturer US
Published : 11 May 2005 21:47
The world’s largest automaker, General Motors, announced that it would recall more than two million of its vehicles to fix various equipment defects, including faulty seat belts. It’s only one of a series of setbacks that have lately hit the automaking giant.
The world’s largest automaker, General Motors, announced that it would recall more than two million of its vehicles to fix various equipment defects, including faulty seat belts. It’s only one of a series of setbacks that have lately hit the automaking giant.
The largest recall is of 1.5 million full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles with seat belts that may be difficult to position properly. There were no reports that any of the belts had yet caused injuries.
The seat-belt-related recall includes 2003-2005 model Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Hummer H2s, Cadillac Escalades, and several other models. GM also announced five other smaller recalls.
The company had more vehicle recalls last year than any other single automaker, including three major recalls within one month in January 2004 and February 2004, involving a total of more than three million vehicles.
Last month the company announced several senior management changes just before announcing a staggering $1.1 billion first-quarter loss, including CEO Rick Wagoner’s takeover of full-time management responsibilities at GM North America. In March, the company had warned that its earnings for 2005 would be as much as 80 percent below its previous forecast, due in large part to stiff competition from foreign automakers.
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