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GM to recall 748,000 cars in US over faulty ignition switches

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General Motors has decided to recall 748,024 more cars in the US that may have faulty ignition switches that can shut the engine off while driving.

In a statement, GM said it found eight additional crashes related to the ignition switch problem for a total of 31 accidents and 13 deaths.

A total of 1.37 million General Motors cars are affected in the US and about 1.62 million worldwide

A total of 1.37 million General Motors cars are affected in the US and about 1.62 million worldwide

A total of 1.37 million General Motors cars are affected in the US and about 1.62 million worldwide.

Two weeks ago, GM recalled nearly 780,000 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 sedans and coupes, including 619,122 in the US.

The additional cars include the 2003-2007 Saturn Ion coupe, 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR compact SUV and 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky 2-seat roadsters.

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