November 25, 2024 12:31 PM

CHEVY CRUZE IN U.S.’ SALE HALTED AS GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED RECALL FOR THE SAID CARS WITH NO SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE REASON, GM’S CEO TO APPEAR IN CONGRESS NEXT WEEK

Chevy Cruze's in U.S. recalled by General Motors as potential defect to the right front axle shaft was linked to twelve deaths.

Damage to the right front axle shaft can cause fracture and eventually separation during driving. Chevy Cruze in U.S. that were halted for sale include models from 2013 and 2014 that are equipped with 1.4-liter turbocharged four- cylinder gasoline engines. The said recall covers almost 172, 000 Cruze.

According to the company, if the defective shaft breaks while driving, the brakes and steering wheel will still function but eventually, the car wheels will lose its power without warning and will result to a stop. The total number of recalled Chevy Cruze in U.S. also includes 3,031 cars of the 2013 and 2014 models. Such cars are already recalled in September for the same problem thus making the replacement shafts to be repaired again.

As the General Motors issued a statement regarding a halt in the orders of the Chevy Cruze in U.S. on Thursday, dealers are still puzzled as the company did not give much detail to the reason why they can't get the cars right away. The Cruze is said to be one of GM's best-selling car models in the world with about 2 million cars sold worldwide since its sale on 2009. The said delivery halt allow the cars to be sold by dealers but buyers can't get their cars until the recall issue is finally fixed.

GM's CEO, Mary Barra is also scheduled to appear and testify in the Congressional committee this Tuesday and Wednesday of next week to explain the action done by the said company. Barra has who is the company's CEO of two months has repeatedly apologized for the delays of the recall of Chevy Cruze in U.S. the Congress together with the federal prosecutors are also trying to figure out why GM did not immediately recall the cars after they have discovered the problem.

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