GM to recall over 62,000 US vehicles over fire risk from brake pressure switch
June 26 (Reuters) - GM is recalling 62,468 vehicles in the U.S. as an electrical short in the brake pressure switch can increase the risk of a fire while the vehicle is driving or parked, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.
The recall covers certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles, NHTSA said.
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Let's get into why. 1. The large doors have a wide opening for easy access When speaking with other reviewers, most complained about the size of the doors and how wide they need to open before you can fully access the rear seats. So, I went into this review a little skeptical. However, when I swung those massive doors open and noticed how incredibly easy that made installing my toddler daughters' car seats, it became a perk rather than a nuisance. After they installed, getting my daughters in and out of their seats, which are both rear and front-facing, was even easier. The lower anchors and upper tethers were easy to access and secure, too. It was one of the quickest installs to date, thanks to removable covers on the seats. You have to find a safe place to keep the covers when the car seats aren't in use. I just put them in the center console. The seat's bottoms were right at my hips, bringing my toddlers to my chest, so there was no bending over involved at all. Source: Kristen Brown Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The only thing that was mildly annoying about it was parking in downtown Bend. When I had to park in tighter spaces, I noticed it was a challenge getting in and out. So, you just have to be mindful about where you park, which you should be regardless of what you're driving. But when it's parked in the driveway or at stores with large spots, like Costco, it's one of my favorite features. I can see it being amazing for dog owners, too. 2. The visibility was excellent, especially for rear passengers My oldest daughter, who just turned three, was a huge fan of the panoramic sunroof and the large, tinted windows. She loved being able to see everything and was alert to everything around her. My youngest, who's still rear-facing, was able to see her world in 4k, too. And she's usually staring at the back of her seat, only enjoying what's outside of her window from the baby mirror I always install on the headrest. She, too, was giddy to ride in the Mazda CX-70, and looked forward to every drive—even if it was just to our nearest Dutch Brothers. Source: Kristen Brown The A and B pillars weren't obscenely large like they were in other SUVs I've tested, making checking over my shoulder or seeing over the mirrors so much easier. The large rear windows helped me see my blind spot (even though there were blind spot monitors and alerts on the windows) while merging, which to me is a huge perk. 3. Not having a third row was actually a perk Most people I know who have reviewed the CX-70 thought it was unusual that an SUV of that size didn't have a third row of seats. But as a person who moved states away from their family, doesn't have any friends locally, and only has two children, not having a third row was nice. It meant a more cohesive and very large trunk, which came in handy during my Costco run. It was able to fit a whole box of diapers, wipes, two toddlers' Stanley pressure washer toys, and the impulse buy of a folding camping couch. Source: Kristen Brown I also bought three dinners' worth of food, snacks for the girls, and milk. And the trunk was able to accommodate everything with plenty of room left. My girls don't use a stroller anymore once they learned how to walk, but everything I bought would have easily fit in the CX-70's trunk with a stroller—or even a double stroller—without breaking a sweat. If you don't have kids but have a dog, your dog would adore the space it has, as well as the large windows in the rear. 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The technology packed inside was easy to become acquainted with, even easier to use, and incredibly easy to love. I couldn't think of a single person who wouldn't find something to love about it, aside from maybe a single person without pets or children. Aside from a minivan, the CX-70 was one of the easiest cars to get my kids and their car seats in or out of, and that was something I didn't see coming. To this day, I always recommend it to my friends with one or two children, car seat-bound or otherwise. About the Author Kristen Brown View Profile
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