Lindsey Stiner
Lindsey Stiner is a news anchor and reporter with Pronews 7.
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General Motors is recalling nearly 250,000 sport utility vehicles because of an electrical problem that can cause fires.
The recall pertains to some 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazers, GMC Envoys, Buick Raniers, the SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascenders, sold in a number of northern states, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In these vehicles, fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that can lead to a short-circuit. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
GM reported that at least 28 vehicle door fires were reported in connection with the problem.
The recall includes a total of 249,260 vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
A solution to the problem is still being finalized. Owners will be notified if their vehicle is included in the recall by the respective car makers.
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