Cadillacs recalled over faulty key design
A General Motors Cadillac vehicle is seen in a showroom that is under renovation on June 30, 2014 in Miami, Florida. General Motors announced that it is recalling an additional 7.55 million vehicles in the US as it expands the number of cars it will take off the road to fix defects. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP
BEIJING
Shanghai GM will recall 14,953 imported cars of the Cadillac brand starting on August 31 due to faulty ignition key design, China's top quality watchdog has said.
The recall involves Cadillac's SRX sport utility vehicles manufactured between August 25, 2004 and September 4, 2008.
It also involves CTS sedans made between March 23, 2004 and August 21, 2012, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (Aqsiq) said in the circular.
Due to defective design, the driver may touch accessories on the ignition key and lead to unexpected key rotation, posing safety hazards, the Aqsiq said.
The company will check the keys on affected vehicles and eliminate potential problems for car owners free of charge.
