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GM Recalling More Than 900,000 Vehicles, Citing Fire Risk Save Email Print
Washer System Could Spark Fire
Posted: 12:06 PM Aug 29, 2008
Last Updated: 12:06 PM Aug 29, 2008
Reporter: AP
Email Address: news@nbc11news.com

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Washington (AP) General Motors is recalling 944,000 vehicles because of a problem with the windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire.

The recall involves more than 850,000 sport utility vehicles, trucks and passenger cars in the U.S. and nearly 100,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and the Middle East.

It involves the 2008 Buick Enclave, 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne, 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS, versions of the 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, 2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, 2007-2008 GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL, 2006-2008 Hummer H2 and
2007-2008 Saturn Outlook.

The recall involves vehicles with a heated washer fluid system. A short circuit in the system could cause electrical features to malfunction. There have been nine reports of fires, but no accidents or injuries.

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Posted by: Brian Location: Grand Junction on Aug 30, 2008 at 11:33 PM
can't wait to turn in my Chevy Avalnche on its lease and get a toyota,, never a recal or problem...sick of having to waste my time bringing it in to the dealer. for second or third time.. I think they do this so you spend some of your time walking around the lot looking at new cars thinking about replacing the recall crap.. not this time...not this time...nice try try GM