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Old 04-13-2009, 11:35 PM   #1
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GM recalls 1.5 million vehicles over fire risk
WASHINGTON -- General Motors Corp. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles because of potential engine fires.

GM says there have been no reports of any fires or injuries.

Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala.

It involves vehicles with a 3.8-liter V6 engine. The government says drops of oil could fall into the exhaust system and cause a fire in the engine.

GM spokesman Kerry Christopher says it was a precautionary measure for consumers.
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Despite the fact that 76% of Americans said GM should be killed, Obama is planning to purchase 17600 GM and Chrysler vehicles by June 1.
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wow.. wrong timing eh?

i seriously have no idea how GM will surive
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I have a 97 grand prix GTP and i got my recall notice in the mail months ago. Was a quick fix, like 1 hour and i got my car back. WAsn't a big deal.
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Despite the fact that 76% of Americans said GM should be killed, Obama is planning to purchase 17600 GM and Chrysler vehicles by June 1.
fuck that 76%?

are they stupid? kill off chrysler first.
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That reminds me... those same engines, plus the 3.4L V6, have a class action lawsuit over the Intake Manifold gaskets that's got to be applied for by the end of the month...

http://www.merchantlaw.com/gmmanifoldgasket.html
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Despite the fact that 76% of Americans said GM should be killed, Obama is planning to purchase 17600 GM and Chrysler vehicles by June 1.
That makes sense. I mean if the government is gonna buy cars anyways, might as well give their own business a boost.

That said, it's just another nail in their coffin
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