GM recalls 1.5 million cars because they might burst into flames

Ouch . The hits just keep on coming for General Motors. On Monday, the struggling automaker announced a recall of 1.5 million cars over fears an oil leak could spark an engine fire. In one year, GM has reported three incidents caused by the oil; one resulted in an injury. No fatalities have been reported due to the leak. The recalls include the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala.

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