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General Motors recalls 721 thousand new cars due to failure V8

The auto giant confirmed the global campaign, during which you will have to check hundreds of thousands of SUVs and pickups around the world. At the risk group Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL 2021-2024 of the V8 gasoline 6.2-liter V8 engines. The motor may refuse due to a defect in the connecting rods and crankshaft.

General Motors recognized the defect after the investigation was initiated by the National Road Safety Administration (NHTSA). The American regulator went about when the number of complaints about the loss of traction exceeded five -digit marks. The checks showed that due to problems with the crankshaft, connecting rod or engine bearings, 28 102 incidents occurred!

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Due to the details of inadequate quality, V8 engines can suddenly fail. According to General Motors, defective components could be installed on motors from March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2024, but the car manufacturer insists that errors were made when assembling 17,929 cars. This is much less than the number of identified incidents. There were also serious consequences: 12 people received easy injuries when the V8 failed, and in 42 cases the motor compartment caught fire.

American General Motors dealers will begin to contact the owners of problem pickups and SUVs in June. All machines will be changed by a more viscous oil and a oil filter will be replaced. In case of detection, the engine will be repaired or replaced by the collection. In the United States there are about 600 thousand cars from the risk group.

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