GM is expanding a recall of 2.6 million cars so

GM is expanding a recall of 2.6 million cars so

General Motors Co. on Friday expanding the recall ( withdrawal for repairs ) in respect of the ignition problem to 2.6 million vehicles .

The additional recall is for 971 thousand vehicles .

As quoted by Reuters , the latest recall covers the Chevrolet Cobalt , Chevrolet HHR , Saturn Ion , Saturn Sky , Pontiac G5 , Pontiac Solstice and made ​​in 2003-2011 .

At least 12 deaths related problems recorded in the ignition .

Ignition key is in a state of knock or shake the car can switch itself to the " accessory " even though the speeds on the highway .

As a result , the engine died and the malfunctioning power steering , power brakes , and air bags .

Latest recall follows a Reuters report on Wednesday stating that the GM ignition manufactured by Delphi Automotive can still be purchased with the same part number that is recalled in February .

GM has redesigned the defective parts of it but did not change the part number so it is feared that there are new models with improved ignition parts are defective .

Ignition key is in the shop probably not defective , Reuters writes , but it is impossible to distinguish the defective product with no defects unless disassemble the parts , Reuters writes .

GM also pull back all the ignition switch replacement has been sent to the spare parts distributor in the U.S. market .

The U.S. automotive company also launched a website that provides information www.gmignitionupdate.com on recall to the consumer .

On Friday , GM dealers in the U.S. asked to stop selling certain models 2013-2014 Cruze sedan is a 1.4 liter engine .

No explanation of the reason for termination of GM sales .