GM, Ford, Honda Vehicles in Safety Probes

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The U.S. government is conducting safety investigations of nearly 1 million General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. vehicles that may have faulty springs or engine components.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration upgraded a probe of 411,779 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sables from the 2000 and 2001 model years after 747 complaints that a rear spring broke. In a new investigation, 457,000 of GM’s Saturn sedans from the 2000 through 2003 model years are being examined to see whether an engine part is prone to failure that can cause stalling, the agency said.

The agency also started a review of about 100,000 Honda 2000 and 2001 model year Odyssey minivans after seven complaints of spring failure.