GM recalls 207,000 Pontiacs and Buicks due to fire risk

During hard braking, drops of oil can leak from the engine onto the exhaust manifold, and fires can start if the oil gets hot enough, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its Web site.

GM sent letters on Thursday in regard to this recall telling the owners that vehicles are safe to drive, but they should not be parked in garages, carports or other structures until the problem is repaired, spokeswoman Carolyn Markey said.

The automaker is working with suppliers to get the parts to fix the problem, and owners will be notified as soon as the parts are available, Markey said. She did not know how long it would take for GM to get the parts but said it would be soon.

If owners smell burning, they should take their car to a dealership for inspection, she said.

Source: By Michigan Blog