General Motors recalls nearly 820,000 pickup trucks

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CNN
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General Motors is recalling almost 820,000 pickup vans over a possible security situation involving tailgates.

The automaker says that the digital latch mechanism used to open the gate of some 2020-2024 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra truck beds would possibly quick circuit if water will get into the tailgate. Meaning the gate may inadvertently open whereas the automotive is parked, main unsecured property within the mattress to fly out when unaware drivers hit the street.

Common Motors didn’t instantly reply to CNN’s request for remark.

In a report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s site, Common Motors mentioned it obtained greater than 130 complaints of the tailgate opening whereas the automotive was being pushed. However the firm mentioned the gate can solely open when the automobile is parked.

“(The) management logic within the physique management module (BCM) would stop launch of the tailgate latch when the automobile is in gear, even when the BCM receives a launch sign from the outside touchpad swap,” the corporate wrote, warning homeowners to ensure they manually shut their tailgate earlier than driving till the recall is full.

Common Motors mentioned it obtained one grievance of minor harm and three of minor property harm.

The recall encompasses greater than 570,000 automobiles offered in america and about 249,000 offered in Canada. Sellers will change the outside swap that opens the tailgate with materials that’s extra water-resistant.

Common Motors mentioned it’ll start letting clients know whether or not their automotive is affected on March 18.