GM recalls 2.4 million more vehicles

GM has issued a new recall for 2.4 million vehicles, bringing the number of vehicles the carmaker has recalled this year to 13.6 million.

General Motors is recalling 2.4 million vehicles in the US as part of a broader effort to resolve outstanding safety issues more quickly.

The latest action brings to 13.6 million the number of vehicles GM has recalled this year, a new record for the carmaker.

The recalls announced on Tuesday include 1.3 million older-model crossovers with defective front seat belts and 1 million sedans with a shift cable that can wear out.

GM is also recalling 1,400 new Cadillac Escalade SUVs with faulty air bags.

No fatalities related to the defects have been reported, GM says

It expects to take a $US400 million ($A433 million) charge in the second quarter to repair the vehicles.

GM agreed to a $US35 million federal fine last week for delays in reporting a deadly ignition switch defect.


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