Cruze has had major recalls for a loose steering wheel attachment bolt and defective shift linkage.
GM has just confirmed to AutoInformed that it told Chevrolet dealers in the United States and Canada to stop delivery of new or used 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles until further notice because air bar inflators from Takata are defective.
“Certain vehicles may be equipped with a suspect driver’s air bag inflator module that may have been assembled with an incorrect part,” a GM spokesperson said.
GM confirmed that Takata, which has been involved in a series of constantly expanding air bag inflator recalls covering millions of vehicles at at least seven automakers, with more possibly on the way, was the supplier. In GM’s case, the numbers are small, at least so far, and there is no recall. About 33,000 vehicles are involved. (See More Air Bag Recalls at 7 Makers from Takata Inflators)
“We are working diligently with the supplier of the defective part to identify specific vehicles affected and expect to resume deliveries by the end of this week once those vehicles are identified.”
The latest GM quality problem was revealed in Automotive News late today.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
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