GM Recalling 800,000 Cars for Steering Defect
From Associated Press
General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 800,000 cars because of a power steering defect that has led to at least eight injuries.
About 750,000 cars in the United States and about 55,000 in Canada are involved. All were made from Jan. 1, 1996, to Oct. 31, 1997, GM said.
The models are the 1996 Buick Regal, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Malibu and 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue cars. Some 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and 1997-98 Buick Regal cars also are being recalled.
Eight injuries have been reported that may be related to the defect, the automaker said. No deaths were reported.
