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GM Recalls 800K Over Electric Issues

Short circuit in wiper-fluid system may cause fires in popular SUVs, other models

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 29, 2008 1:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – An electrical glitch has General Motors recalling 857,735 vehicles today, Reuters reports. GM will recall all cars with a heated windshield wiper fluid system for faults that may lead the system to short circuit, increasing the likelihood of fire or other electrical malfunctions. See below for a full list of affected vehicles.

The recall involves 2007-2008 models of the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche, and Suburban; Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Saturn Outlook; 2006-2008 models of the Hummer H2, Cadillac DTS, and Buick Lucerne; and the 2008 Buick Enclave.

CEO Rick Wagoner saw General Motors recall more than 800,000 vehicles today due to an electrical fault.
CEO Rick Wagoner saw General Motors recall more than 800,000 vehicles today due to an electrical fault.   (AP Photo)
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Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left hugs Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as McCain announces her as his Vice Presidential running mate Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Ervin...   (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A short circuit in the windshield-wiper fluid system is forcing GM to recall 857,735 vehicles, including some models of Buick's Lucerne, pictured here.
A short circuit in the windshield-wiper fluid system is forcing GM to recall 857,735 vehicles, including some models of Buick's Lucerne, pictured here.   (AP Photo)
CEO Rick Wagoner saw General Motors recall more than 800,000 vehicles today due to an electrical fault.
CEO Rick Wagoner saw General Motors recall more than 800,000 vehicles today due to an electrical fault.   (AP Photo)
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