GM May Be Forced to Issue 'Park-It' Order on Recalled Vehicles
Nearly 2.6-million GM owners worldwide might be told to park their vehicles until they’re fixed due to a recent recall.
A “park-it” order could be forced onto GM if U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos in Corpus Christi, Texas believes the vehicles are too dangerous to drive. The park-it order is considered a fail-safe solution to prevent further accidents until all the ignition switches have been replaced in the affected vehicles.
SEE ALSO: GM Ignition Switch Recall Balloons to 2.2M Vehicles
A dozen deaths have been linked to the ignition switch recall and the request for the park-it order was made in connection with the proposed class-action lawsuit of as much as $10 billion for the lost value of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other vehicles related to the recall. The American automaker is currently facing lawsuits by car owners and investors in addition to lawsuits involving injuries and deaths related to the vehicles.
Yesterday, GM CEO Mary Barra reiterated that the recalled vehicles are safe to drive so long as the ignition key isn’t weighed down with additional keys or other items on the ring.
[Source: Driving.ca]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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