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General Motors is recalling practically 820,000 pickup vehicles over a possible security situation involving tailgates.
The automaker says that the digital latch mechanism used to open the gate of some 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds would possibly brief circuit if water will get into the tailgate. Which means the gate may inadvertently open whereas the automotive is parked, main unsecured property within the mattress to fly out when unaware drivers hit the highway.
Basic Motors didn’t instantly reply to CNN’s request for remark.
In a report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site, Basic Motors stated it obtained greater than 130 complaints of the tailgate opening whereas the automotive was being pushed. However the firm stated the gate can solely open when the car is parked.
“(The) management logic within the physique management module (BCM) would stop launch of the tailgate latch when the car is in gear, even when the BCM receives a launch sign from the outside touchpad change,” the corporate wrote, warning homeowners to verify they manually shut their tailgate earlier than driving till the recall is full.
Basic Motors stated it obtained one grievance of minor harm and three of minor property harm.
The recall encompasses greater than 570,000 autos offered in america and about 249,000 offered in Canada. Sellers will substitute the outside change that opens the tailgate with materials that’s extra water-resistant.
Basic Motors stated it’s going to start letting prospects know whether or not their automotive is affected on March 18.