GM recall vibe: GM recalls 1.3 million cars for power steering glitch

New York: GM recall vibe: GM recalls 1.3 million cars for power steering glitch. Following large Toyota recalls, leading American car maker, GM Motors has announced a recall of 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac cars in North America to resolve a reported problem with power steering. The move was taken in the wake of consumer complaints about power steering. 

Reports said that the Detroit-based car maker will replace power steering system of Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and three Pontiac models. The company has received more the 1,100 complaints about the loss of power-steering assist. It is known that the company has already informed NHTSA about its recall plans.
 
"Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do," said Jamie Hresko, a vice president for quality at GM. A remedy is being developed by the company's engineers and consumers will be informed once it is complete. 

Alan Adler, spokesman of GM Motors said that it will take some time for the company to avail power steering system from the supplier, JTEKT Corp.

Alan also said that even with the complaints drivers can drive cars safely. But it will be harder to steer the vehicles when moving below 15 mph.  

Cars include in the recall list are the 2005-2010 Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico.

Earlier, in January GM's direct rival Toyota Motors has recalled more than 8 million cars due to an unintended acceleration problem. The Japanese car maker has been undergoing Congressional examination regarding safety concerns.