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Saturday, August 10, 2013
GM recalls select 2011 model year pickup and SUV models over axle fears
General Motors is recalling a handful light-duty GMT900 pickups from the 2011 model year due to faulty rear axle cross pins. Both the Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500 are effected, as are the Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Sierra 1500 – a total of 1,262 vehicles in all.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites that these rear axle cross pins were not manufactured up to proper specification and that the pin could “fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.” NHTSA further details the consequences of a displaced pin, saying:
“The driver may hear a banging noise coming from the axle. If the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.”
GM will begin notifying owners about this problem in January, and dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin without any cost to the customer. NHTSA’s official statement is available after the jump
Friday, August 9, 2013
Maybach Its over and out
Ten years ago, Mercedes-Benz is interesting to see the historic luxury brand back to life, which resulted in moving some salons to the consternation never have yielded. Quite the contrary. You might think that a last farewell series in mind, but there is nothing in the house. Maybach leaves the hall through the back door.
S-Class
is there no follow up with? The manufacturer now lacks its own luxury brand along like BMW and Volkswagen respectively with Rolls-Royce and Bentley have. Mercedes goes to pick up the new S-class. That comes out next year on the market and will work alongside regular models as S600 Pullman, four-door convertible and coupe appearance. According to the Germans that models fit perfectly into the hole Maybach behind. And maybe they have it not wrong.
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