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A beleaguered General Motors is taking another PR and financial hit as it recalls nearly 1.5 million cars because of a fire hazard.
The affected vehicles are equipped with non-turbocharged, 3.8L, V6 engines and include:
- 1997-2009 Buick Regal
- 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
- 1998-1999 Chevy Lumina
- 1998-2003 Chevy Monte Carlo
- 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
- 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
The recall was spurred by concerns that drops of engine oil may leak onto the exhaust manifold during hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs beneath the heat shield, it could ignite. The small flame could spread to the nearby plastic spark plug wire channel or beyond that, increasingthe risk of a fire under the hood.
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The fix is to replace the piece holding the spark plug wires in place with two separate wire retainers. The recall is expected to begin in May, and the dealer will swap the pieces free of charge.
Owners may contact Chevy at 800 630 2438, Oldsmobile at 800 630 6537 and Pontiac at 800 620 7668, or they may obtain information online.
This is GM recall No. 90047 and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall No.