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By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide to Trucks

GM Recalls Trucks, Cars & SUVs

Friday August 29, 2008
GM is recalling 944,000 vehicles equipped with the automaker's heated washer fluid system. A short on the circuit board that controls the heater may overheat the circuit ground wire and cause electrical components to malfunction, creating an odor, smoke or a possible fire. GM will correct the problem by having its dealers install a wiring harness equipped with an inline fuse. If there's a short circuit, the fuse will blow, shutting off power to the faulty area. GM will notify owners when parts are available.

Trucks Affected by the Recall

  • 2007-2008 Chevy Silverado
  • 2007-2008 GMC Sierra
  • 2007-2008 Chevy Avalanche
  • 2007-2008 Escalade EXT

Other Vehicles Affected

  • 2008 Buick Enclave
  • 2006-2008 Buick Lucerne
  • 2006-2008 Cadillac DTS
  • 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV
  • 2007-2008Chevy Suburban
  • 2007-2008 Chevy Tahoe
  • 2007-2008 GMC Acadia
  • 2007-2008 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL
  • 2006-2008 HUMMER H2
  • 2007-2008 2007-2008 Saturn Outlook

GM Recall #08048. For more information, call the NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236

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