Iconic carmaker recalls over 60,000 motors due to ‘leaking brake fluid' that could spark fire
AN URGENT recall on thousands of motors has been issued by an iconic car manufacturer due to a fire hazard.
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US carmaker GM recalled 62,468 of their vehicles over potential brake defects
Credit: Getty
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Models of the Chevrolet Silverados from select years were recalled
Credit: Getty
It is in relation to three models of trucks between the years 2019 to 2024.
This includes the
In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
This means the circuit is at an increased "risk of a fire while driving or parked" if the electrical short overheats.
Read More Motors News
There is subsequently a possibility of an under-hood fire igniting if the vehicle is unattended to turned off.
The defect has been linked to a supplier using an unauthorised chemical in the assembly of the brakes, which causes them to degrade over time.
However, General Motors suggest only one per cent of the
Letters to owners of the vehicles notifying them of the issue can expect to be mailed today, with another to be sent once the fixtures are ready.
Most read in Motors
Owners with the recalled models are advised to park vehicles outside and away from homes or buildings until their they get them checked.
General Motors dealers are also providing the necessary repairs and fixtures to the recalled vehicles at no cost.
General Motors urgently recalls 800k cars after terrified driver's engine abruptly stops on the highway
This includes free replacements of the brake pressure switch wire harness.
Any customers with further questions are urged to contact GM headquarters, which are located in
This recall comes just months after General Motors also issued a recall of nearly 600,000 of its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles due to potential engine problems.
Manufacturing defects in these vehicles' connecting rod and potentially crankshaft engine components was the cause of the recall in April.
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