GM To Recall 1.5 Million Cars Over Fire Fears

The possibility of engine fires has prompted General Motors to recall nearly 1.5 million passenger sedans manufactured between 1997 and 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Monday.

The recall covers certain mid- and full-size passenger sedans under GM's Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac brands as the affected vehicles have naturally aspirated 3.8 liter V6 engines, these engines use atmospheric pressure rather than a mechanical blower to bring in air for combustion. The problem involves a potential for oil to leak on the exhaust manifold during hard braking. When a car operates under normal conditions, the manifold can get very hot.
Oil that runs below the manifold's heat shield could ignite and spread to plastic channels that hold spark plug wires.

So as to give the solution to the customers, the company recommends a change in the bracket that holds spark plug wires, which will be done free of charge.

The vehicles involved are listed below:

• 1997-2003 Buick Regals

• 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte Carlos and Impalas.

• 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues.

• 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.