General Motors has recalled 8,590 new vehicles sold in North America to fix a potential brake problem.
GM Recalls 8,590 New Sedans Over Brake Issue
May 9, 2014
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The automaker said it is recalling some 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu sedans that may have mistakenly had rear brake rotors installed into their front brakes. A rear brake rotor is 7 millimeters thinner than a front version by design and over time higher heat generated by the thinner rotors will shorten brake pad life, GM said.
The issue affects 8,208 U.S. vehicles made from Jan. 29 through March 31. It is not related to GM’s ongoing ignition switch recall affecting 2.6 million small cars.
The company said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries associated with the issue, which dealers will fix for free.
“If present, the condition could significantly shorten front brake pad life and reduce brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash,” GM said in a statement.
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